Shalom Pharao
In ancient Rome, Pilate became Rome's governor in Judea, a position that proved difficult for him because, as a "foreigner," he was not well-regarded. When he mentioned this to his Jewish secretary, the secretary recounted to him and his wife the biblical story of Joseph, who, so to speak, "made it" in Egypt, achieving respect and making a career for himself. Joseph, the son of Jacob, was gifted with the ability to interpret dreams, and because he was also a clever young man, his brothers, all cattle herders and breeders, considered him a braggart. When they had finally had enough of his intellect, they first threw him into a well and later sold him into slavery to deceive Jacob into believing he had been murdered. As a slave, Joseph was sold to Egypt, where, through diligence, a sense of order, intelligence, and organizational skills, he soon rose from the ranks of a slave and interpreted the Pharaoh's dreams-thereby saving Egypt from famine. But ultimately, he must also find peace with his family. All of this is continuously commented on by Pilate from a civilizational and political perspective, with a strong awareness of the present and some sarcastic humor.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Released
- 1982
Details
Release year: 1982
Storyline
In ancient Rome, Pilate became Rome's governor in Judea, a position that proved difficult for him because, as a "foreigner," he was not well-regarded. When he mentioned this to his Jewish secretary, the secretary recounted to him and his wife the biblical story of Joseph, who, so to speak, "made it" in Egypt, achieving respect and making a career for himself. Joseph, the son of Jacob, was gifted with the ability to interpret dreams, and because he was also a clever young man, his brothers, all cattle herders and breeders, considered him a braggart. When they had finally had enough of his intellect, they first threw him into a well and later sold him into slavery to deceive Jacob into believing he had been murdered. As a slave, Joseph was sold to Egypt, where, through diligence, a sense of order, intelligence, and organizational skills, he soon rose from the ranks of a slave and interpreted the Pharaoh's dreams-thereby saving Egypt from famine. But ultimately, he must also find peace with his family. All of this is continuously commented on by Pilate from a civilizational and political perspective, with a strong awareness of the present and some sarcastic humor.
Top credits
- Helmuth Lohner — Joseph
- Kai Fischer — Frau Potiphar
- Charles Regnier — Pharao
- Wolf Harnisch — Jakob