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Jesus returns as an Italian pop star with a train ticket and a grudge against Mondays.
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IMDb
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Joan Lui (1985)

Messiah complexCamp gospelPop prophecy

Overview

FantasyAdventureMusic

In a world ravaged by violence, and other serious social problems, Joan - a character that alludes to Christ (which represents the return to Earth) arrives to Italy by train and preaching for the salvation of mankind, condemning the hypocrisy and hedonism.

Flag of ITITItalian
Content warning
musicalchrist figure
religious hypocrisycelebrity worshipmoral decayredemption

Standout Aspects

Acting

Celentano's smoldering messiah intensity is unhinged.

Production

Epic train arrival scene, pure Italian excess.

Score

Original songs that slap harder than scripture.

Best for:Solo: Late night existential crisis with wine.·Rewatch: Cult obsessives only. Bring a notebook.
Heads up:Triggers: Heavy religious imagery that some find blasphemous.
Adriano Celentano

Director

Adriano Celentano

ReleasedDec 25, 1985
Runtime2h 43m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
C.G. Silver Film
Extra Filmproduktion

Top Cast

Adriano Celentano

Adriano Celentano

Joan Lui

Claudia Mori

Claudia Mori

Tina Foster

Federica Moro

Federica Moro

Emanuela Carloni

Edwin Marian

Edwin Marian

Capt. Arthur

Gian

Gian

Winston

Mirko Setaro

Mirko Setaro

Tassista

Hal Yamanouchi

Hal Yamanouchi

Jarak

Piero Nuti

Piero Nuti

Frankie

André De La Roche

André De La Roche

Capo ballerino

Rita Rusić

Rita Rusić

Cantante nel tempio

Marthe Keller

Marthe Keller

Judy Johnson

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Celentano was Italy's biggest pop star when he self-funded this passion project, reportedly spending his own fortune after studios balked at the religious premise.

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