The Father, the Sons and the Holy Spirit

Local title
Isa, pojad ja Püha Vaim
Original title
Faderen, sønnerne & helligånden
Director
Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Country
Denmark
Year
2025
Festival
Kumu Dokumentaal 2025
Programme
Kumu Documentary

An epic and dynamic tale, filmed over 14 years.

The Father, The Sons and The Holy Spirit is an epic tale, filmed over 14 years, about two brothers, Henrik and Christian, who reunite in a struggle to secure their wealthy grandfather’s inheritance. While Henrik tries to create stability and break the dysfunctional patterns of their family, Christian is driven by anger and hatred, which leads him to join a right-wing group. The conflict between the brothers becomes a battle for not only money, but also for their children's futures, as Henrik’s eldest son, Alexander, struggles to navigate the family drama without repeating his parents’ mistakes. Spanning three generations, the film sheds light on the burden of social inheritance, money and the individual's struggle to find their own place in life.

Introduction by Teet Teinemaa, Associate Professor in Film Studies at Tallinn University, Baltic Film, Media and Arts School.

Director
Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Producer
Mira Jargil
Production
Moving Documentary
Runtime
Language
Danish, English
Subtitles
English

Screenings

Kumu auditoorium KUMU
ScreeningIsa, pojad ja Püha Vaim
SubtitlesEnglish