Gates to Paradise(1968)

Gates to Paradise 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”.

Gates to Paradise (1968) is a history and drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on May 31, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Lionel Stander, John Fordyce, Mathieu Carrière and Ferdy Mayne. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.