I Am Jesus

  • 75'
  • Italy
  • 2010
Do we have to keep waiting for the Messiah, or is he already back on Earth? There are at least three people who are convinced they are Jesus; that much is apparent from this documentary.
In Siberia, there is a religious community of farmers surrounding the charismatic yet introverted Vissarion, who wants to teach his followers how they should survive in a barren future. A well-known phenomenon in Brazil is INRI Cristo, who is often seen on television and has many female followers. The third Jesus is the British David Shayler, a former secret agent who is now part of a group of anti-capitalist squatters. Shayler confesses that it is very strange for him to realise that he is Christ.
Valerie Gudenus and Heloisa Sartorato portray the three self-confessed messiahs with some irony, but also pose questions about the need for leadership and the desire to belong to a community.
Directors
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Country of production
Italy
Year
2010
Festival Edition
IFFR 2011
Length
75'
Medium
Betacam Digi PAL
Languages
Russian, Portuguese, English
Producer
Babak Payami
Production Company
Fabrica
Sales
Fabrica
Screenplay
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Cinematography
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Editor
Pablo Pastor
Production Design
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Sound Design
Matteo Bernacchi
Music
Francesco Novara
Website
http://www.iamjesusmovie.com
Directors
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Country of production
Italy
Year
2010
Festival Edition
IFFR 2011
Length
75'
Medium
Betacam Digi PAL
Languages
Russian, Portuguese, English
Producer
Babak Payami
Production Company
Fabrica
Sales
Fabrica
Screenplay
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Cinematography
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Editor
Pablo Pastor
Production Design
Valerie Gudenus, Heloisa Sartorato
Sound Design
Matteo Bernacchi
Music
Francesco Novara
Website
http://www.iamjesusmovie.com