Looking for Jesus

Overview

"Looking for Jesus" is a documentary debut by Katarzyna Kozyra, a Polish sculptor and audiovisual artist. The film problematizes 'Jerusalem Syndrome', an acute delusional disorder which was reported by medical professionals only in the second half of the 20th century. After visiting the Holy Land, people afflicted with the syndrome start to identify with Biblical characters-usually with the Messiah. Since 2012, the artist has visited Jerusalem to find people who believe themselves to be Jesus. The result is over 100 hours of video footage-interviews. Kozyra encounters incredible personalities. Each of her characters hides a fascinating story and all of them combined constitute a project that interrogates faith and the values on which we build reality.