German filmmaker plans fictional film on Christ's twin brother
Panaji (PTI): A German filmmaker is planning a fictional film on a "twin" brother of Jesus Christ which will take shape once he gets an Indian co-producer for the film that would be shot with an Indian background.
German production company fieber.film is working on a decade-old project, which was abandoned after death of a producer in an accident.
The film by Robert Sigl, "The 13th disciple," will be based on a fictional story about Jesus's "twin" evil brother and their "re-incarnation" in the current age. The makers are participating in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) scouting for Indian co-producers.
"The film is about two archaeologists touring India to research about Jesus' life in India. The story is about Jesus's evil twin brother who used to practice some different sect," fieber.film's producer Mario Stefan narrated the story at film 'bazaar' of IFFI organised by National Films Division Corporation (NFDC).
The firm, which has produced film like "The Army of Ghosts", is ready to face the controversy that would erupt on their project. "My aim is not to create controversy but if you deal with religious theme then be prepared to face the controversy," Stefan said.
"The film is a piece of fiction and not based on true events," he sought to re-clarify. The film will mostly have an Indian cast except two who would be playing the role of archaeologists visiting India.
"It's not a periodic film it's a fiction and adventure film," he added.
The film will have shooting in India.
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