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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Fantasy, TV Movie
Votes6
DirectorRaffaele Mertes
WritersFranco Bernini, Gareth Jones
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJudas: Close to Jesus
About Judas: Close to Jesus
Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.
Directed by Raffaele Mertes, Judas: Close to Jesus leans on a strong ensemble — Enrico Lo Verso, Aglaia Szyszkowitz, Mathieu Carrière — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.
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