Gates to Paradise 1968

Synopsis:

In 1212, a Children's Crusade is launched after a young shepherd, Jacques de Cloyes, claims to have had a vision in which it is said that the innocence of children would be able to liberate Jerusalem. A monk, returning from Holy Land, joins the crusade and hears the children's confessions, gradually realizing that most of them are taking part not for religious, but for more worldly reasons, like rejected love and hopes for freedom, the true nature of their enthusiasm is homosexual. In fact, if the children follow Jacques, it is more for romantic than religious reasons. They take literally the famous phrase: “Love one another”.

Directed by: Andrzej Wajda
Written by: Jerzy Andrzejewski & Donald Howarth
Runtime: 89 minutes
Cast:
Lionel Stander
Lionel Stander
The Monk 
John Fordyce
John Fordyce
Jacques de Cloyes 
Mathieu Carrière
Mathieu Carrière
Alexis Melissen 
Ferdy Mayne
Ferdy Mayne
Count Ludovic de Vendôme 
Pauline Challoner
Pauline Challoner
Blanche 
Jenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter
Maud de Cloyes 
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Also known as:
  • Bramy raju
  • Die Pforten zum Paradies
  • La croisade maudite