Jerusalem (1997) unfolds in the late 19th century, focusing on a small Swedish community that faces division when a captivating American preacher, Hellgum (Sven-Bertil Taube), establishes a congregation on the estate of Karin (Pernilla August), whose father was once the town's wealthiest resident. Karin and her husband Tim (Reine Brynolfsson) are deeply moved by Hellgum's purported healing abilities and his strict, fundamentalist Christian beliefs. However, Karin's estranged brother, Ingmar (Ulf Friberg), vehemently opposes Hellgum's influence. Meanwhile, Gertrud (Maria Bonnevie), who Ingmar desires as his wife, experiences a divine vision that steers her away from his path. The community's lives take a dramatic turn when Hellgum decides to lead his followers to Jerusalem to join a colony under the guidance of Mrs. Gordon (Olympia Dukakis), his mentor from Chicago. Believing the world's end is imminent, many of Hellgum's followers choose to accompany him. In Jerusalem, Karin confronts tragedy but ultimately finds the peace she has long sought. Gertrud grapples with her faith and the complexities of forgiveness. Ingmar, who has made significant sacrifices to save the family farm, makes a final attempt to reconcile with the woman he loves.
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Direction Bille August
Cast Ulf Friberg · Maria Bonnevie · Pernilla August · Max von Sydow · Olympia Dukakis · Lena Endre · Sven-Bertil Taube · Reine Brynolfsson · Jan Mybrand · Viveka Seldahl · Mona Malm · Björn Granath · Sven Wollter · Johan Rabaeus · Hans Alfredson · Michael Nyqvist
Soundtrack Stefan Nilsson
Screenplay Bille August · Selma Lagerlöf
Cinematography Jörgen Persson
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Title Jerusalem
Original title Jerusalem
Year 1997
Type Movie
Length 168 min.
Country Sweden
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