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Joachim and the Apocalypse (first feature)

original title:

Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse

directed by:

Jordan River

cast:

Francesco Turbanti, Bill Hutchens, Carmelo Giordano, Saverio Malara, Antonello Lombardo, Francesco Guzzo, Vincenzo Di Rosa, Piero De Bonis, Mirko Iaquinta, Francesco Messina, Alessia Adduci, Federica Sirimarco, Anna Maria Sirimarco, Marianna Raffa, Domenica Gaudioso, Giuseppe Barillaro, Albino Cutuli, Franceschina Raimondo, Davide De Bonis, Nicola De Bonis, Alessio Braconi, Mariano Mestici, Alessandro Cipolla, Joileen Comite

screenplay:

Michela Albanese, Jordan River

cinematography:

Gianni Mammolotti

set design:

Davide De Stefano

costume design:

Daniele Gelsi

production:

Delta Star Pictures, with the support of Fondazione Calabria Film Commission

country:

Italy/USA

year:

2023

format:

colour

status:

In post-production (01/12/2022)

It is the age of the Crusades. The robe of the Joachim has turned into a second skin. Shrouded in the darkness of the world, his life weaves through oneiric experiences and mystic visions; a river of oil runs before his eyes. Upon waking, the ascetic is faced with a divine revelation and sees prophecies and visions that only his heart could unveil. His last endeavor is mankind’s ultimate challenge: to vanquish the Apocalypse.