The Producers
Tonje Hessen Schei - Director
Tonje Hessen Schei is an award-winning Norwegian filmmaker that takes on international issues of power that shape our world. Her films Praying for Armageddon (2023), iHuman (2019), Drone (2014), Play Again (2010) have received numerous national and international awards, and have screened at the UN and EU parliaments, Netflix and major film festivals worldwide.
Through telling strong human stories that front the zeitgeist of our time, Tonje is lauded for giving complex issues a human face. Her work has been described as both visionary and entertaining. Tonje is a TEDx Speaker, and the recipient of the Chicken & Egg Award 2020.
With close quarters journalism, this feature documentary embeds with American believers who prepare for The Holy war and exposes how powerful megachurch pastors call for the 'final battle' that they believe will trigger the Second Coming of Christ. A deep dive into power and policy, this film unveils how politicians driven by faith embrace Israel as the key to their prophetic vision for the end of days. At any cost.
Festival des Libertés | Winner | Best Film