I watched this for the first time last night. Infinitely moving. The galley/pirate sequence, and the Chariot race, absolute masterpieces of special effects and editing. I've no doubt it would captivate the minds of willing teenagers today. Folks, if you have receptive teens, please sit down and watch some silent films with them. Ben-Hur almost moved me to tears at times in its reverent off-screen depiction of the Christ.
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People actually died filming the chariot race in Ben Hur
https://youtu.be/JbSaNxldiSQ?t=119
It's a good thing we aren't the violent ones.
All is as it should be.
"And I felt his voice take the sword out of my hand."
Your reaction reminds me of the first time I went to the ballet. I saw Romeo & Juliet and I was completely enchanted and entranced in a good way. Art....... without all the words, music and movement telling a story. This is such a beautiful reflection of humanity. Art. True art.
btw - I love Ben Hur. I've read the book many times and watched the Charleton Heston version many times. I'll have to look for a silent version.