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In honor of Easter week, I’m sharing daily clips from "Rick Steves' European Easter," my one-hour public television special that's airing now nationwide (check your local listings) and streaming at www.ricksteves.com/easter. Today's clip tells the Easter story — Jesus' Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection — illustrated by great European artwork. | Rick Steves

Barabbas (1961) follows the man spared instead of Jesus, living with the weight of that choice long after the crucifixion. One of its most haunting moments comes during the execution scene, where the sky darkens not through visual effects, but because the filmmakers waited to capture a real solar eclipse. That decision gives the scene an unsettling realism, making the moment feel less staged and more like history briefly breaking through the screen. | Movie LUTs