The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Brigitte Maria MayerDirector
- Brigitte Maria MayerWriter
Cast
- Ulrich BrandhoffPetrus
- Emily CoxMagdalena
- Valerie KochMaria
- Christopher NellSatan
- Jannik SchümannLazarus
- Sabin TambreaJesus
- Veit SchubertMächtiger
- Christian SengewaldKaiphas
- Mercedes MüllerBarnabas
- Felix TittelThomas
- Bardo BöhlefeldJudas
- Esther AgricolaTempelsoldatin