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Jesus Cries

2015 · 71 min

A stark, cerebral retelling that feels like a political passion play, distant yet unsettling, with lingering guilt and unease.

Directed by
Brigitte Maria Mayer
Genres
Drama
Starring
Ulrich Brandhoff, Emily Cox, Valerie Koch
Overview
JESUS CRIES is a modern adaptation of the New Testament. The story is set in a fictitious metropolis in the near future. The First and Third Worlds are reflected in one city. The divide between poor and wealthy continually grows. As insurrection begins, Jesus of Nazareth becomes the political and spiritual force behind change. He is arrested, tortured, and executed. After his death, his disciples are thrown into confusion with feelings of doubt and guilt. They fight over the interpretation of his teachings and their responsibility to his vision. Will they themselves move to action?

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Directed by
Brigitte Maria Mayer
Genres
Drama
Starring
Ulrich Brandhoff, Emily Cox, Valerie Koch
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • class
  • power
  • corruption
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
Era
near-future
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action4
Horror4
Humour1
Realism5
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Brigitte Maria Mayer
Written by
Brigitte Maria Mayer
Starring
Ulrich Brandhoff, Emily Cox, Valerie Koch, Christopher Nell, Jannik Schümann, Sabin Tambrea, Veit Schubert, Christian Sengewald
Runtime
71 min
Country
Germany
Languages
German

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