Which 1951 novel by Nikos Kazantzakis became even more controversial when Martin Scorsese's film of the book was released in 1988?
Martin Scorsese first official foray into mainstream film-making. The film finally won actor Paul Newman an Oscar and gave Scorsese the clout to finally secure backing for a project that had been a longtime goal for him: "The Last Temptation of Christ". In 1983, Scorsese began work on a long-cherished personal project, "The Last Temptation of Christ", based on the 1951 novel written by Nikos Kazantzakis that retold the life of Christ in human rather than divine terms. Barbara Hershey recalls introducing Scorsese to the book while they were filming "Boxcar Bertha". The film was slated to shoot under the Paramount Pictures
Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium The «Nikos Kazantzakis» Stadium (), formerly known as Ergotelis Stadium and more commonly as Martinengo Stadium, is a football stadium located on the "Martinengo" bastion, part of the fortifications of Heraklion, on the island of Crete. It is named after Modern Greek literature giant Nikos Kazantzakis, whose grave is also located on the same bastion. It is part of the "Ergotelis Athletic Centre", a sport facilities complex owned by Greek multi-sport club Ergotelis. Built in 1946, as "Ergotelis Stadium" (), it was the traditional home ground of Greek football club Ergotelis until 2004, when the club moved