According to Deadline.com, when working on the script, Nathan was inspired by the apocryphal Gospel of the Infancy of Thomas, considered the apocryphal New Testament. The text, dating from the second century AD, describes Jesus’ childhood. Shooting for the film is scheduled for this summer.
What is the horror film “Carpenter’s Son” supposed to be about?
As we read in the official synopsis, “The Carpenter’s Son” tells the dark story of a family hiding in Roman Egypt. The son, known only as “The Boy”, is doubted by another mysterious child and rebels against his guardian, the Carpenter, revealing innate powers and a fate he cannot understand. “Using his own power, the Boy and his family become targets of horrors, natural and divine,” write the creators about the planned production.
The Oscar winner for “Leaving Las Vegas” is to play the Carpenter, and the Mother will be played by Grammy nominee FKA twigs. She previously won acclaim for her role in “Sweetie,” and will soon be seen as the female lead opposite Bill Skarsgård in the remake of “The Raven.” Noah Jupe will play the Boy. His most recent roles include the Apple TV+ series “Franklin,” where he appeared alongside Michael Douglas.
Nathan made a splash with his 2022 debut film Harka, set in Tunisia. The production had its world premiere in Cannes, and Adam Bessa, who played the main role, won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Un Certain Regard festival. The film was inspired by the real-life figure of Mohamed Bouazizi, whose self-immolation sparked a revolution in Tunisia in 2010-2011.
What is the Infancy Gospel of Thomas?
As an apocryphal text, it is considered uninspired writing and is therefore not part of the Bible Canon. The author presented Joseph as the natural father of Jesus. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas tells the story of the miracles that Jesus allegedly performed between the ages of five and twelve.
These miracles included, among others: bringing clay birds to life, putting a curse on Annas’ son who irritates him while playing – as a result of which the boy withers, or healing all those who previously suffered because of him. There was also a scene in which a child falls from the roof and dies while playing with Jesus. After he is accused of pushing the boy, he resurrects him and makes him confess that he fell alone.
Source: Gazeta
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