Agreed. That was a fantastic film (if deeply disturbing), and the portrayal of Pilate was an acting clinic unto itself. Pilate was indifferent, almost sympathetic to Christ and His predicament. He was furious that they almost killed Him during the scourging.
IOW, Pilate was shown to be a more complex man than some blood-soaked Jesus-hating villain-for-all-time.
I think the Eastern Orthodox church considers Pilate to be a Saint. They claim he became a believer
I think the Eastern Orthodox church considers Pilate to be a Saint. They claim he became a believer
A first century legend has it that, for the rest of his life, Pilate often for no reason asked for a bowl of water to wash his hands in.