Jerusalem

Name: Jerusalem
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-03-07
Duration: 2 h 48 min
Rating: 6.90
Cast: Ulf Friberg, Pernilla August, Maria Bonnevie, Lena Endre

– Members of a devout Christian congregation try to start a new life in Palestine...

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.90 / 10

Duration:

2 Hours and 48 Minutes

Release Year:

1996

Members of a devout Christian congregation try to start a new life in Palestine.

Styles:

Epic, Gloomy, Emotional, Touching, Realistic, Serious

Story Timeline:

19th Century

Producing Country:

Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark

Filming Locations:

Palestine, Holy Land, Middle East, Sweden, Europe

Genre:

Drama

Release Date:

07 Mar 1997

Language:

Swedish, English, Russian

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Directed by:

Bille August

Story Written By:

Charlotte Lesche, Selma Lagerlöf, Bille August, Klas Östergren

Main Actors:

Ulf Friberg, Pernilla August, Maria Bonnevie, Lena Endre

Plot:

The beginning of the 20th century. Gertrud and Ingmar are in love with each other. While Ingmar is away during the winter, a religious wave spreads in the area. Also Gertrud becomes a follower of the new Christian belief. The new priest is very mesmerizing and he wants his followers to emigrate with him to Palestine. Ingmar's sister decides to follow him and sells the home which has been the family's for centuries. The only way for Ingmar to save it is to marry the daughter of the man who buys it, Barbro. With Ingmar married to another, Gertrud cannot stay and follows the others to Palestine. However, Ingmar does not love Barbro. He is still in love with Gertrud and eventually follows her.

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.9/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

80%