A Ilusão da Cruz
ADVENTURE SCI-FI ACTION HISTORICAL FICTION YOUNG ADULT RELIGIOUS
17th Century or Earlier,Future
Valter Nunes

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Submision Type
book
Logline
Imagine se alguém mudasse um fato da vida de Jesus e, como consequência, o cristianismo não existisse. O que fazer para reverter este acontecimento?. Esta é a saga de dois jovens cientistas que conseguem viajar no tempo. Eles tentam, através de uma farsa, reverter o que provocaram.
Genre
Adventure,Sci-fi,Action,Historical Fiction,Young Adult,Religious
Short Summary
Relato da mudança histórica (um dos cientistas impediu que Judas traísse Jesus), tendo como consequência a sua não crucificação e o desaparecimento do cristianismo no futuro. Eles criam uma farsa e um deles se passa por Jesus, tentando reescrever seus passos, para que a história volte ao normal.
Setting
No futuro, em 2055, em São Paulo. E em Israel, no início da era cristã, 56 d.C. Sugiro que eventual filme seja apenas no passado.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Other
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Ricardo Munera (que se passa por Jesus Cristo)
Age: 30 anos
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Empathetic,Engaging,Heroic,Educated
Additional Character Details
Name: Jairo Meiz , que no passado assume o nome de Jacó
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Complex,Decisive,Skillful,Greedy
Additional Character Details
Name: Leia, filha de Jaco, que se envolve com os zelotes.
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Confident,Patriotic,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Gracious
Additional Character Details
Name: O livro traz todos os personagens principais da história de Jesus: apóstolos, Pilatos, etc.
Age: diversas
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Confident,Religious,Heroic
Genre
FANTASY, RELIGION, DRAMA
Brief
Two scientists create a time machine, and one of them decides to go back to the time of Christ to find out if what is written in the Holy Scriptures is true. However, by creating a friendship with Jesus, he changes the course of humanity and Christianity and will have to find a way to make fate return to normal.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: FAIR
Characterization: FAIR
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: FAIR
Premise: GOOD
Structure: FAIR
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Although Jairo takes debatable actions, he is by no means an antagonist in the story. He does change the course of humanity and ends up leading his best friend to the crucifixion, but he has good intentions behind his actions.
Draw of Story
The story begins with the pair of scientists already in the midst of experiments and tests linked to the invention. So, this beginning brings with it some science fiction clichés that make us want to know what comes next and how this encounter with Jesus will look like.
Possible Drawbacks
The countless historical explanations of religions among scientists and a rabbi. As much as this introduction helps the viewer to situate themselves historically, it ends up becoming a bit tedious due to the excess of information.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES HEAVILY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is this meeting between a contemporary man and the greatest religious figure in history. What matters most in the story is to see how the two will interact and how this meeting will affect each other.
Fanbase Potential
If the direction of adaptation takes a path more geared towards the genres of adventure and science fiction than actually towards a more religious side, I believe it could attract a wider audience.
Awards Potential
If the adaptation is capable of capturing the greatness of the encounter between Jesus and a time traveler, showing how this goes in a genuine way, I believe there could be chances for awards.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
DARK: A PLACE CAPABLE OF TRANSPORTING PEOPLE IN TIME MAKES SOME PARADOXES START HAPPEN. THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT: A MAN GOES BACK IN TIME TO TRY TO CHANGE THINGS IN HIS PAST, BUT THESE CHANGES STAND BEYOND HIS CONTROL.
What’s New About the Story
The fusion of a biblical story with science fiction, and a contemporary man putting himself in Christ's shoes to save humanity from the loss of part of its story, sounds original.
Lead Characters
The central characters have internal and external conflicts and seem to have a logical construction that goes along with their personalities. Ricardo and Jairo have different voices, which is positive in a story with two characters of the same relevance.
Uniqueness of Story
It's not a rare gem because it would still need refinement in terms of narrative and dialogue, but it has interesting elements.
Possible Formats
Film: Studio, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
Despite overly descriptive dialogues in which the characters talk incessantly about religion and situations that could be left out in the adaptation due to a certain irrelevance comparable to the central theme, the book has a certain originality, a lot of content, and good connections with the story initial. Despite needing a research process to accompany the adaptation, the author already seems to have enough content to have a strong foundation on the original biblical story. It is also a very controversial topic and one that would draw attention to it. In the story of the book, an ordinary man coming from the future takes the place of Christ and remakes his speeches and passages so that the course of humanity can return to normality. While it is interesting to imagine this situation, it is a sensitive topic for many people and would need to be constructed delicately. However, the ending brings redemption for this fake Jesus from the future. He sacrifices himself for the sake of Christianity. So while the audience may find it sacrilege, there is, narratively, the possibility of showing the whole humanity, in the person of a man, sacrificing to keep the teachings of Christ on the rise. The book draws attention for its theme and premise, and with a good narrative clipping and dialogue adjustment, the adaptation can become stronger, more emotional, and more intense.