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Ishmael

Ishmael

What madness would make you king?

0h 20m

Overview

In a place lost to history, soldiers are sent to cull a rebellion brought on by mass psychosis. Ishmael, the executioner, and Boethius, an officiating priest, have grown tired of this bloodwork. When they’re tasked with killing Absalom, a delusional pig farmer who believes himself the royal heir, the two must make a decision; to execute him or to encourage his delusion. A path that could either absolve them of guilt or leave all three dead.

Directed by Louis Joblin
Written by Louis Joblin
Produced by Matt Asunder, Crosby Allen-Jennings, Georgia Ah Kuoi
Box OfficeBudget: $400

Top Cast

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Roy Iro

Ishmael

Ralph Johnson

Ralph Johnson

Boethius

Anthony Ahern

Anthony Ahern

Absalom

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Sam O'Connor

Florian

Steve Cronin

Steve Cronin

Gwyn

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Themes & Keywords

black and whitemedievalslow cinemafantasydrama

About Ishmael

Ishmael is a fantasy, drama film exploring themes of black and white, medieval, slow cinema, fantasy, drama. Directed by Louis Joblin, it stars Roy Iro, Ralph Johnson, Anthony Ahern. In a place lost to history, soldiers are sent to cull a rebellion brought on by mass psychosis. Ishmael, the executioner, and Boethius, an officiating priest, have grown tired of this bloodwork. When they’re tasked with killing Absalom, a delusional pig farmer who believes himself the royal heir, the two must make a decision; to execute him or to encourage his delusion. A path that could either absolve them of guilt or leave all three dead.

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