The streets of Jerusalem, the last Easter celebrations before the year 2000:
The Christian Church and its most faithful supporters display their passion; for almost 2000 years, Christ�s way of the cross has been followed by millions of pilgrims. Jerusalem, an excessive and magical place, often reveals itself to be the place where many can see their Christian �folly� become reality. Whether they think they are Elias, Jesus, or Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem is the place where the most intense �Jesus madness� is on show.
In this excessive atmosphere, we follow some of those giving free rein to their faith, or their folly; they walk the streets of Jerusalem as if �enlightened�.
Thanks to non-stop telescoping between location, action and various churches, a constant state of movement is achieved, infusing the film with life from end to end. A rich soundtrack is carried along by chants, bells, cries, and tears, with the rhythm of the didgeridoo adding to this atmosphere of mystic folly.

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Credits

Directed by

Christian Poveda

Produced by

Cie des phares et balises, Canal+

Technical information

Copyright :

1999

Running time:

52 minutes

Broadcasts :

Canal + (12/14/1999)