Official Selection 2020
JesusCineFest
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The Brothers' Christmas
Matthew J. Hill United States |
On Christmas Eve, 1865 two brothers who found themselves on opposing sides during the Civil War must reconcile. | 
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True Heart Vs Religion
Edel Y. Garcia Almodovar United States |
When religion is not the way to show kindness, a homeless man opens up to meet someone with a true heart. | 
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The last message (Der letze brief)
Esteban Zuñiga Mexico/Francia |
The curiosity and generosity of a young girl provoke a divine encounter. Paris, summer 2014, a society where selfishness and survival circulate in the streets, "The last message" (Der letze brief) is a letter of hope, a reminder not to forget that our last breath could be just the kick off, of a new beginning. | 
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You arrived
Santiago Silva Uruguay |
A family where priorities based on their businesses, leaving aside the really important ones... That produces an outcome that will change them forever. | 
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A Father's Sacrifice
Nicholas Rooney United Kingdom |
God orders Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac. A short but powerful biblical epic splendidly accompanied by music from Bach. The film was inspired by Caravaggio’s magnificent painting on the same subject. | 
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SORRY
Candace Kirkpatrick United States |
While working in New York , Candace was continually asked to separate "her work from her 'religion'". She left the business and began writing and directing while raising her own family.. Her heartfelt desire is to do work that truthfully expresses the human condition while showing there is great beauty in redemption. So whether in front of the camera or behind the camera, he sole desire is to do work that brings Christ into every conversation. | 
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Agony
Sohyun Han Republic of Korea |
There is someone who holds me to contemplations in every moment of my repetitive daily life. At this very moment with this opportunity, I am full of agony as I ask questions and answer them. Agony becomes sheer delight with the word Amen. | 
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The Salt of the Earth, Gunpei Yamamuro
Masatoshi Tojo Japan |
Historical drama (Meiji period) about Yamamuro Gunpei, who devoted his life to saving others, and his comrades. Adopted by pawnbroker's family at age nine and went off on his own at age fifteen. His dream of becoming a person who can help others leads him to Tokyo, where he encounters Christianity and becomes convinced that it is the best way to save others. | 
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The Great Altar
Fred Keel United States |
Father Michael, and his wife, were taking a road trip and end up in a bad car accident. Father Michael wakes up to find out he crashed into a tree and his wife Renae is gone. His journey into a small vacant town results in a great conspiracy.
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The Day of Wrath
Jacek Raginis-Królikiewicz Poland |
World War II Poland under German occupation - Autumn 1943. A young Jew, a refugee from a nearby ghetto, appears in a Polish monastery, asking for help. Monks face the most difficult dilemma when an SS squadron-leader comes to the monastery. The film is based on the drama by Roman Brandstaetter under the same title. |
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Branded
Quanxin Li, Zhi Zheng, Qingyu Yang, Xin Shen Republic of Korea |
Our mission is to spread the news of God’s love and salvation, allowing more people to find a harbor for their souls and gain God’s blessings for mankind.
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Heavenly Deposit
George Vincent, Rick Irvin United States |
A faithless man finds himself carrying the weight of the world until a divine experience changes his life and he cannot deny the power of God.
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"... neither Greek nor Jew"
Pavel Chukov Russian Federation |
A documentary about the Old-Believer community living in Pakistan, as a minority in an Islamic country. People maintain their dignity and focus on social work for children among the most deprived nomadic groups. A story about how you can remain a human in one of the most dangerous countries. | 
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Go Tell it on the Mountain
Taylor Brant United States |
Visit a ski resort is associated with recreation and relaxation, and mountain paradise naturally feels like a perfect spot for a chance to kick back in nature and even spend some time with God. However, the seasonal, party-hard, live-for-the-moment nature of the industry leads to suicide and depression in mountain towns that is much higher than average. But people who love and serve Jesus in these unique contexts, tell us five stories of light in darkness. | 
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The Love of Jesus
Holger Klussmann Germany |
Understanding His Message. We will visit historical places of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. And some people are talking about their personal experience with the Love of Jesus. | 
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Virginia's Calling
Barry Lyons United States |
When her faith is challenged by a flood, a young evangelical mom must find a new way forward. An intimate portrait of her journey, showing the effects of climate change on her family and community. | 
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Ray of Hope
Anthony Hackett United States |
The powerful true story of a couple who's hopes of having a child went from infertility, to a miracle, to tragedy... to a Ray of Hope. A film by SONset Friday Entertainment in association with NAD Chaplaincy and Family Ministries |
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Hope for Breast Cancer
Eric Zielinski United States |
Angela Lima’s world was rocked upside-down when she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2017. Since then, her “healing journey” and discovered that cancer is not a new chapter to her book of life, but an entirely new book! She tried everything that she could to beat cancer and, in the process, experienced a life-altering revelation that helped her discover that there is truly Hope for Breast Cancer. | 
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Before the Wrath
Brent Miller Jr United States |
Today, researchers in the Middle-East have rediscovered ancient anthropological evidence that reveals how and why the Rapture must occur; unveiling new biblical insight that will reignite hope for believers and prepare the world for what's coming. | 
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On The Footsteps of Christ
Philippe Aractingi Lebanon |
Led by the ancestral, oral tradition and enlightened by written information, three professors and nine children follow a dream of the heart: to find the traces of Jesus, who traversed their homeland, the Holy Land of Lebanon two thousand years ago. An epic journey about a small country, celebrating its immense archaeological value that remains unknown. | 
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A Life To Live
Evans Munyuki United Arab Emirates |
This documentary celebrates the life of an amazing black woman, an African woman by the name of Mrs Martha Munyuki. Her life was noteworthy, and her faith was mountain-moving. | 
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A Witness to Aloha
Dennis James Lee United States |
The true history of the first Christian missions to Hawaii. How the Hawaiian royalty worked with the missionaries to save their people from the onslaught of the encroaching modern world in the early 1800s, bringing medical care for the islanders as well as creating an explosion of literacy in their own native language. | 
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True Love
Andres Reyes, Cecilia Pacheco Bolivia, Plurinational State of |
It's the story of a carpenter who makes a glove that fit his hand, making it perfect, unique, and special.
The glove comes to life and starts to discover what's in workshop, but when it sees a window it's told by the carpenter not to get close to it, creating a journey of meaningful images that everybody will learn from. |
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The Christmas Carrot
Matthew J Hill United States |
Abigail and her best friend, Steve (a rabbit who lives in a tree) find out that there is more to Christmas than presents when they find a strange glowing carrot. | 
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Sticks & Stones: A Story of David
Nate Carroll United States |
A tormented king struggles to protect his people from an advancing army. A tale old as time and equally revered by Judaism, Christianity and Islam alike. David's triumph over Goliath has become a part of our modern-day lexicon. Stop-motion. | 
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A Tale of Three Trees
Mark Nicolosi United States |
Be transported on a journey as three trees try to imagine their dreams of a life fulfilled. When their true destiny is revealed, they could not have imagined on their own what God had planned for them. Adapted from Linda Nash’s wonderful book, A Tale of Three Trees which awakens young and old to the continuous challenge to uphold all life as beautiful…no matter how small. | 
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Feel The Love
Junpei Suzuki United States |
A Music Video that showcases the happiness of when you Feel The Love of God and allow that love in. | 
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The Kings Court
Gerry Manus Canada |
Christian Rock Video, Children Story Book of Faith | 
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Giants Fall
Andreas Kranzler Switzerland |
Musicvideo for the ICF Worship song "Giants Fall". | 
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Sweet Sunshine
Craig McMahon United States |
After his rise to fame causes a rift with his father, a young superstar suffers a tragedy that will change his life forever. Can a chance meeting with a talented young woman give him the strength he needs to believe in himself? | 
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