The Ten Commandments

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:church
gptkb:sacred_texts
gptkb:film
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Mount_Sinai
gptkb:Judaism
gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Islam
gptkb:Covenant
faith traditions
gptkbp:author gptkb:God
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Best_Visual_Effects
gptkb:1
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Visual_Effects
gptkb:Best_Art_Direction
Best Costume Design
Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Book_of_Exodus
gptkb:storytelling
gptkbp:box_office $122 million
122 million USD
gptkbp:budget 13 million USD
gptkbp:character gptkb:Bithiah
gptkb:Nefretiri
gptkb:Moses
gptkb:Ramses_II
gptkb:Aaron
gptkb:Miriam
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Russell_Metty
gptkb:Charles_Lang
gptkb:Franz_Planer
gptkb:Joseph_Mac_Donald
Daniel L. Fapp
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Leon_Shamroy
gptkbp:color gptkb:Technicolor
gptkbp:consists_of 10 commandments
10 laws
gptkbp:contains commands
prohibitions
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
generally positive
generally positive reviews
Generally positive reviews.
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
considered a classic
Considered a classic of American cinema.
Cinematic classic
Referenced in popular culture.
influential in film history
influenced many films
influential in religious films
popularized the story of Moses
remade in various adaptations
popular during Easter season
gptkbp:cultural_references Parodied in various media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:American_cinema
considered a classic
depiction of moral dilemmas
depiction of leadership
depiction of biblical events
depiction of law
depicts the story of Moses
Symbol of faith and morality.
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:films
gptkb:artworks
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Pharaoh_Ramses_II
gptkb:Moses
gptkb:Ten_Commandments
Exodus from Egypt
moral principles
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille
gptkbp:director gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkbp:editing gptkb:Anne_Bauchens
gptkbp:emphasizes personal responsibility
moral conduct
gptkbp:famous_quote Let my people go!
gptkbp:features gptkb:The_Ten_Commandments
gptkb:The_Plagues_of_Egypt
gptkb:The_Parting_of_the_Red_Sea
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Anne_Bauchens
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Academy_Awards
Cannes Film Festival.
gptkbp:film_length 220 minutes
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein's_score
Highly regarded.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:California
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:Sinai_Peninsula
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Moses
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkb:epic
historical
gptkbp:given_for gptkb:Moses
gptkbp:historical_interpretation theologians
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
DVD and Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Ten Commandments
gptkbp:includes You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
Honor your father and your mother
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
You shall have no other gods before me
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not make for yourself a carved image
You shall not murder
You shall not steal
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
You shall not covet
You shall not make for yourself an idol
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:moral_philosophy
human rights discussions
Film industry standards
blockbuster films
Western legal systems
Cultural references in media
epic films
religious films
future biblical epics
the use of special effects in film
Religious filmmaking
Hollywood's portrayal of biblical stories
the genre of historical dramas
the portrayal of religious themes in cinema
subsequent biblical epics
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:sacred_texts
gptkb:D._W._Griffith
Intolerance
Silent film era
silent films
Cinematic techniques.
Historical dramas.
ancient laws
Religious iconography.
Biblical narratives.
Epic storytelling.
Hollywood's Golden Age.
Cultural mythology.
Cecil B. De Mille's previous works.
Moral storytelling.
Religious films.
The Bible.
The Ten Commandments (1956) film.
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Moses
gptkb:The_Prince_of_Egypt
gptkb:Exodus:_Gods_and_Kings
Moses' leadership
Religious texts.
faith and freedom
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:literature
gptkb:social_movements
Stage adaptations
Television specials
Numerous parodies
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:The_Bible
divine revelation
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in historical studies
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Shavuot
gptkb:Jewish_community
Christian holidays
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_debated_in gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:sermons
gptkbp:is_displayed_in courthouses
gptkbp:is_examined_in gptkb:theological_debates
ethics courses
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Exodus_20
gptkb:Bible
gptkb:Exodus
gptkb:Islam
gptkb:Talmud
gptkb:Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 5
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:tradition
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:clergy
religious services
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:legal_documents
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:scholars
gptkbp:is_taught_in religious education
religious educators
gptkbp:is_used_for moral guide
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic
inspired numerous parodies
inspired parodies and references in popular culture
influenced epic films
influenced religious films
remains popular in film studies
influenced film making techniques
Influenced many biblical epics.
gptkbp:memorized_by believers
gptkbp:music gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
gptkbp:narrative Epic narrative
gptkbp:notable_awards Golden Globe Award.
gptkbp:notable_cast gptkb:Edward_G._Robinson
gptkb:Yul_Brynner
gptkb:Anne_Baxter
gptkb:Charlton_Heston
gptkbp:notable_quote Let my people go.
" I am that I am."
" Let my people go!"
" Thou shalt not kill."
" The Lord is my God!"
" Thou shalt not bear false witness!"
" Thou shalt not covet!"
" Thou shalt not kill!"
" Thou shalt not steal!"
" Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy."
" The Lord thy God is a jealous God."
gptkbp:notable_scene Parting of the Red Sea.
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Ancient_Israel
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Old_Testament
gptkb:Bible
gptkb:Talmud
gptkbp:performance Dramatized for cinematic effect.
loose adaptation of biblical text
gptkbp:plot The story of Moses and the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
gptkbp:plot_summary ethical conduct
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
Cinemascope premiere
gptkbp:premiere_date 1923
1956-10-05
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:manuscripts
gptkbp:producer gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:social_justice
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Judaism
gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Islam
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_date December 4, 1923
October 5, 1956
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:film
35mm
gptkbp:release_type theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1956
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1956
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Ten_Commandments_(2006_TV_film)
gptkb:The_Ten_Commandments_(2006)
gptkb:The_Ten_Commandments_(1956)
gptkbp:remastered 4 K restoration.
gptkbp:represents moral imperatives
gptkbp:runtime 220 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay Alden Nash
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:A._J._Cronin
gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille
gptkb:Jesse_Lasky_Jr.
Alden Nash
Jack Gariss
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:1956
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein's_score
Released as an album.
gptkbp:special_effects gptkb:A._Arnold_Gillespie
practical effects
groundbreaking for its time
Miniature models and practical effects.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Vincent_Price
gptkb:Edward_G._Robinson
gptkb:Yul_Brynner
gptkb:Martha_Scott
gptkb:Anne_Baxter
gptkb:John_Derek
gptkb:Charlton_Heston
gptkb:Debra_Paget
gptkbp:studio gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkbp:symbolizes divine law
gptkbp:themes gptkb:sacrifice
freedom
faith
redemption
gptkbp:translated_into many languages
gptkbp:used_in moral discussions
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Best_Director
gptkb:7
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Multiple nominations
Numerous awards
gptkbp:written_in stone tablets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_P._Fulton
gptkb:Bishop
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
gptkb:Moses
gptkb:RKO_Pictures
gptkb:Eli_Wallach
gptkb:Edith_Head
gptkb:Leith_Stevens
gptkb:Catholicism
gptkb:The_Seven_Deadly_Sins
gptkb:Jehovah
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4