The Followers (2003)

The Followers (2003) poster

What draws thousands of people to leave everything behind and venture out into Siberian taiga, following Visarion, an ex-agent of the Soviet police who proclaims to be Jesus? The film tries to answer this question, showing the construction of the New Jerusalem, a resettlement «destined» to become the birthplace of a new civilization after the imminent apocalypse takes place.

Director: Andis Mizišs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Agris Birzulis, Māris Maskalāns
Editing: Gunta Ikere
Production: VFS Films
Country: Latvia, Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Followers about?
What draws thousands of people to leave everything behind and venture out into Siberian taiga, following Visarion, an ex-agent of the Soviet police who proclaims to be Jesus? The film tries to answer this question, showing the construction of the New Jerusalem, a resettlement «destined» to become the birthplace of a new civilization after the imminent apocalypse takes place.
Who directed The Followers?
The Followers was directed by Andis Mizišs.
How long is The Followers?
The Followers has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is The Followers?
The Followers is a Documentary film.
Where was The Followers produced?
The Followers was produced in Latvia, Russia.