The Crossmaker

A tense, morally charged historical drama that puts you in the shoes of a man facing an impossible choice under occupation.

Directed by

David Anderson

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Branko Tomović, Noa Bodner, Will Strange

Overview

Jerusalem, 1st century AD. Jewish carpenter Shimon is enslaved to make crosses for the Roman army which his fellow Jews will be crucified on. When an injured young rebel seeks a safe hiding place in his workshop, Shimon's conscience and loyalties are called into question, as he must decide whether to protect his family and accept the hold that the Romans have over him, or stand-up and try to change his situation.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Morality, power, family, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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