Asfaltevangeliet

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Asfaltevangeliet
Directed by David Åleskjær
Written by David Åleskjær (also novel)
Starring Tommy Karlsen, Per Christian Ellefsen, Brit Elisabeth Haagensli, Helene Rask, Bjørn Sundquist, Sverre Anker Ousdal
Cinematography Svein-Erik Bjørnstad
Release date(s) Norway 2004
Language Norwegian
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Asfaltevangeliet (The Gospel of Asphalt) is a Norwegian independent movie from 2004, directed by David Åleskjær, son of Åge Åleskjær, pastor in the second largest church in Norway. It is based on David Åleksjærs's book by the same name. It stars many know Norwegian actors and celebrities, among them Per Christian Ellefsen, Brit Elisabeth Haagensli, Helene Rask, Bjørn Sundquist and Sverre Anker Ousdal. Tommy Karlsen (known from the film Døden på Oslo S) plays the role of Jesus.

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Asfaltevangeliet shows the scenario of Jesus Christ coming to Oslo, Norway in present day. Jesus preached a radical message of love, forgiveness and the Kingdom of God. He is disputed by the authorities and the religiuos elite, but gets a following among sinners, prostitutes and drug addicts. Jesus also says that he have to die for the sins of mankind, and in the films climax he is killed by a mob in Oslo's main street.

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