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Jesus Cries

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2015 · 71 min Drama
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 2015
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Brigitte Maria Mayer
Runtime 71 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a daring parable by transplanting the Passion into a near-future dystopia, relying on stark visual contrasts to mirror the spiritual divide. It explores the mechanics of faith within a society where revolution is both digital and deeply human, questioning what martyrdom means when witnessed through screens.

What lingers after the credits is not spectacle, but the silent weight of unresolved devotion—the haunting image of disciples lost in a neon-lit Gethsemane of their own making. A challenging, minimalist meditation on sacrifice in the algorithmic age. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Brigitte Maria Mayer

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