Jesus Cries (2015)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Brigitte Maria Mayer

Writers:

Brigitte Maria Mayer, Andrea Hanna Hünniger (co-writer)

Stars:

Sabin Tambrea, Emily Cox, Ulrich Brandhoff

Cast

Credited cast:
Sabin Tambrea	...	Jesus
Emily Cox	...	Magdalena
Ulrich Brandhoff	...	Petrus
Christian Sengewald	...	Kaiphas
Bardo Böhlefeld	...	Judas
Jannik Schümann	...	Lazarus
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Esther Agricola	...	Tempelsoldatin
Sebastian Anklam	...	junger Kaiphas
Luise Befort	...	junge Maria
Christopher Brose	...	Hannas
Emanuel Fellmer	...	Anführer der Tempelsoldaten
Frederic Heidorn	...	Tempelsoldat
Kind	...	von Reichenbach, Joachim
Andy Klinger	...	Mächtiger
Valerie Koch	...	Maria

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

two word title | male objectification | title directed by female | modern day adaptation | biblical reference | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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User Reviews

Best German Cinema in a long Time!

It's been a long time but today I went out of the Cinema and felt astonished. Brigitte Maria Mayer took something old and dusty and transformed it into something great. . She did put a Mirror up in front of our "Today" Faces and the Society. Visually stunning and overwhelming. I could feel the betrayal and Pain. Emely Cox and and Valerie Koch brought tears to my eyes. German Cinema in the last years, made it hard for me to like. Tonight I changed my mind a bit. There is still Art out there. We, the Germans, are able to fulfill something great.. It hit every single nerve and I feel stopped and forced be be surprised again. If you get the chance to watch it ....DO! . This piece of Art is wonderful. I hope you will see the same in it as I do.

Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

24 October 2015 (Colombia)

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

EUR25,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anatomie Titus Produktion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

71 min (original)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1