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Jesus & Josefine

Jesus & Josefine

★ 8.2/10•2003•20m•Kids•Family•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The time machine is set, the countdown has begun

Josefine’s birthday is on Christmas Eve, and she’s getting pretty tired of that. She decides to move Christmas and gets help from a magical nativity scene that sends her back to the time when Jesus was her own age. She becomes friends with Jesus, but a whole series of questions now arise: What about her classmate Oskar, who wants to be more than friends? And who is the mysterious Thorsen, the owner of the time machine?

Nikolaj Scherfig · Writer

Bo Hr. Hansen · Writer

Carsten Myllerup · Director

Ina Bruhn · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime20m
LanguageDA
First Air DateDec 1, 2003

Episodes

Episode 1 - Et barn er fødtE122m

Et barn er født

Josefine hates Christmas because her birthday is on December 24th. And she has to share that with this Jesus. But their suggestions to abolish Christmas or at least postpone it are of course not met with any attention, because everyone else is looking forward to Christmas. And then Josephine is assigned the role of Mary in the nativity play... Meanwhile, in biblical times, due to a lack of other accommodation, Mary and Joseph end up in a stable in Bethlehem, where Mary gives birth to her child.

Dec 1, 2003

Episode 2 - Guld, røgelse og myrra skærE221m

Guld, røgelse og myrra skær

While the three wise men set out to find the baby Jesus in biblical times, Josefine and Oskar meet the mysterious stranger again who found Oskar's degus the evening before. His name is Mr. Thorsen and he runs an antique shop full of strange things. Josefine is immediately fascinated by him because he marks his shop with a sign as a “Christmas-free zone”.

Dec 2, 2003

Episode 3 - Flugten til EgyptenE321m

Flugten til Egypten

Herod learns that the three wise men have found the child and then orders all the little boys in his kingdom to be killed. An angel appears to Joseph and tells him to flee to Egypt with his wife and child. In the present, Josefine's doubts about the truth of the Christmas story become ever stronger. Now she no longer even believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Eventually she even sneaks onto her mother's computer and rewrites her mother's sermon for the Sunday service.

Dec 3, 2003

Episode 4 - Hjem til NazaretE421m

Hjem til Nazaret

Josefine has an argument with Oskar and therefore visits Mr. Thorsen in his shop. He asks her to take care of the business. As soon as he leaves, Josefine is playing again with the strange nativity scene that she discovered in his shop. Something strange is happening! Suddenly Josefine finds herself in a completely strange world. Where did she end up? And who is the boy named Jesus that she meets there?

Dec 4, 2003

Episode 5 - Nazaret saftE522m

Nazaret saft

Oskar is still angry with Josefine. Because he doesn't want to play with her, she goes to Thorsen's shop - and travels through the magical nativity scene straight to Nazareth. There she becomes more and more friends with Jesus. But when she gets back home, she realizes that something is different. Can she change history?

Dec 5, 2003

Episode 6 - Og de blinde skal seE619m

Og de blinde skal se

Josefine travels to Nazareth again with Thorsen's nativity scene. Because Jesus should abolish the disgusting rice porridge that is traditionally eaten in her home before Christmas. That's not all, she also ensures that Jesus performs a miracle! Oskar gradually becomes suspicious of Josefine's constant absence and calls her on his cell phone. That rings in the middle of Nazareth, of all places. When Josefine comes home in the evening, she realizes that she has changed history again by traveling through time.

Dec 6, 2003

Episode 7 - Gå på vandetE720m

Gå på vandet

Josefine learns from her mother's Sunday sermon that she found her way into the Bible as a "girl from the north" through her time travels. But what's more important to her is still persuading Jesus to postpone his birthday. In return, she shows him that he can walk on water. Eventually Josefine is chased away by Maria - but probably not for long.

Dec 7, 2003

Episode 8 - Jesus er forelsket i migE819m

Jesus er forelsket i mig

Josefine Jesus actually wants to go back to the year 12 AD on her trip to Nazareth today. Yes, make it clear that she is angry because he didn't postpone his birthday. Because she would like to finally celebrate a normal birthday where not everyone celebrates Christmas. But when he confesses his love to her, it completely throws her off her feet.

Dec 8, 2003

Episode 9 - GladiatorenE919m

Gladiatoren

When Josephine comes back to Nazareth in the year 12 AD, Jesus really wants to go to a gladiator performance with her because he himself is a big fan of Pardos, the Roman “super gladitor”. Jesus even gets into the ring himself and does well. But Josephine left her cell phone at Jesus' house. And when Oskar calls and Josef picks up this strange bell thing, it causes some confusion.

Dec 9, 2003

Episode 10 - Hva' for en galej?E1018m

Hva' for en galej?

With the help of Thorsen's welding torch, Jesper's rolls and the courageous efforts of Simon and Judas, Jesus and Josefine are able to free Oskar at the last minute. But just as they want to escape from the dungeon, Centurion stands in their way. The rescue operation appears to have failed. But Jesus outwits the Roman and Oskar is free. Josefine is very enthusiastic about this action, but Oskar is beginning to have doubts as to whether it is really a good idea to tinker with the past.

Dec 10, 2003

Episode 11 - Stærkere end jernE1118m

Stærkere end jern

With the help of Thorsen's welding torch, Jesper's rolls and the courageous efforts of Simon and Judas, Jesus and Josefine are able to free Oskar at the last minute. But just as they want to escape from the dungeon, Centurion stands in their way. The rescue operation appears to have failed. But Jesus outwits the Roman and Oskar is free. Josefine is very enthusiastic about this action, but Oskar is beginning to have doubts as to whether it is really a good idea to tinker with the past.

Dec 11, 2003

Episode 12 - Et besøg fra de varme landeE1219m

Et besøg fra de varme lande

When Josefine looks out the classroom window, she can hardly believe her eyes: Jesus is standing in the pouring rain in the schoolyard! Josefine and Oskar quickly storm out of the class and take care of the shaking Jesus. Oskar wants to send him back immediately, but Josefine wants to give him dry clothes first. When they finally want to get Jesus on his way back, they find that Thorsen's shop is locked and Jesus has to stay longer!

Dec 12, 2003

Episode 13 - MirakletE1319m

Miraklet

Before his return journey, Jesus would like to say goodbye to Oskar. That's why Josefine and he go to him. They find a sad friend who is mourning the loss of his pet degu who suddenly died. Josephine then points out Jesus' abilities again. But now it's finally time to say goodbye. The children sneak past Thorsen to the crib and find that their magic no longer works!

Dec 13, 2003

Episode 14 - Find krybbenE1419m

Find krybben

Josefine, Oskar and Jesus go to Josefine's mother's church service. In church, Jesus is approached by a strange old man who tells him that there is something wrong with the manger in Nazareth. So that's why Jesus can't go back. But what should the three of them do? Luckily, Jesus remembers that he left Oskar's cell phone with Simon and Judas. They promptly call to find out that Joseph sold the wood from the nativity scene to the Romans. What are they supposed to do?

Dec 14, 2003

Episode 15 - Jesus til psykologE1520m

Jesus til psykolog

Jesper arranged for the police to have Jesus taken to the Sonnenhaus, a house for mentally ill children. He thinks that Jesus is just a confused child who makes up stories! Of course, Oskar and Josefine now do everything they can to send Jesus back to Nazareth. To do this they first need Thorsen's nativity scene. It's not that easy. But finally they are allowed to take them with them. Now all they have to do is find Jesus. Will they succeed?

Dec 15, 2003

Episode 16 - En nissehue til JesusE1622m

En nissehue til Jesus

In today's episode, Josefine's little brother Jonas really wants to give Jesus a self-made Secret Santa hat. And since he has now found out where he can find Jesus, he travels to Nazareth without further ado. He really likes it there and spends a nice time with Jesus. But he is now missing in Denmark and a feverish search begins. But then Josefine comes up with the saving idea! She picks up her cell phone and calls Jesus, who immediately sends Luke back. As he leaves, Luke asks him another question that makes Jesus very thoughtful.

Dec 16, 2003

Episode 17 - Bag dørenE1722m

Bag døren

Although Josefine promised Oskar that she would no longer travel to Nazareth, she breaks her word. Because Jesus urges them to come to him because something has happened. He wants to know from her what his vision means. Now she has to admit to him that he will die on the cross. Then he no longer wants to be God's son and that's why he runs away. This has consequences, because when Josefine returns to the present, everything has changed.

Dec 17, 2003

Episode 18 - Vi er alle guderE1822m

Vi er alle guder

Life is hard in the world created by Thorsen. There is no kindness and no compassion. Only Jytte, who is now called number 12, has not completely lost her kindness. And it is she who gives Oskar and Josefine the tip as to where they can find the enchanted nativity scene. And this is urgently needed because Jesus is still missing in Nazareth!

Dec 18, 2003

Episode 19 - FristelsenE1920m

Fristelsen

Josefine and Oskar now put everything on one card: They have to get to Thorsen's apartment and therefore to the crèche. Oskar distracts the guards and Josefine manages to escape. She actually gets into Thorsen's apartment and quickly finds the crib. But the devil Thorsen, the tempter, has a good reputation and he puts Josefine through a lot of trouble. She is actually tempted to forget her mission. Who will be stronger?

Dec 19, 2003

Episode 20 - Søg og i skal findeE2021m

Søg og i skal finde

After a strenuous journey, Josephine, Judas and Simon arrive in the Roman city of Caesarea. There they actually find Jesus, who is now training as a gladiator at Pardos. He's not thrilled to see his three friends and so he sends them away. Things get even more difficult because Thorsen has also traveled through time. He immediately begins to weave his web of intrigue. Things are looking bad for Josefine!

Dec 20, 2003

Episode 21 - Slangen i ørkenenE2120m

Slangen i ørkenen

Josephine's prayer is heard because Jesus has a vision in which he sees the world created by Thorsen. He then gives up the gladiator school and makes his way back to Nazareth. But that's a long way off and Thorsen won't give up so easily. He confronts Jesus in the middle of the desert. But luckily Josefine is nearby and she still has the package that Jytte gave her.

Dec 21, 2003

Episode 22 - HjemkomstenE2220m

Hjemkomsten

When Jesus and his friends return to Nazareth, there is great joy. Now he knows what his destiny is and also that he still has some time until then. But it's time for Josefine to say goodbye to Jesus for good. The two separate with a heavy heart. Returning to the present, she expects a world in which everything is as it was before. She's very happy about that, even if it means eating rice porridge again.

Dec 22, 2003

Episode 23 - Den sidste kampE2318m

Den sidste kamp

After Josephine's last visit to Nazareth, everything seems to be right again. But Thorsen is not yet defeated. When Oskar and Josefine have finished the dress rehearsal for their nativity play in the church, he suddenly appears there and tries his luck again. But the two children are strengthened by the adventures of the last few weeks. Will Oskar and Josefine be strong enough?

Dec 23, 2003

Episode 24 - Gran i håretE2422m

Gran i håret

Now the time has finally come: Christmas Eve is here! And it's not just in Josefine's family that everything is going haywire. Oskar and Josefine have come up with a surprise for the nativity play; they amaze the audience with a lifelike interpretation of the play. And the rest of the service is also unusual: Louise gives an improvised sermon that convinces everyone. But the biggest surprise awaits Josefine.

Dec 24, 2003

Actors

Pernille Kaae Høier

Pernille Kaae Høier

Josefine

Sebastian Aagaard-Williams

Sebastian Aagaard-Williams

Jesus

Andrea Vagn Jensen

Andrea Vagn Jensen

Louise

Nikolaj Steen

Nikolaj Steen

Jesper

Jonathan Werner Juel

Jonathan Werner Juel

Lukas

Rasmus Ott

Rasmus Ott

Oskar

Camilla Bendix

Camilla Bendix

Maria

Martin Brygmann

Martin Brygmann

Josef

Bodil Jørgensen

Bodil Jørgensen

Jytte

Kjeld Nørgaard

Kjeld Nørgaard

Thorsen

Mimosa Willamo

Mimosa Willamo

Josefine (voice)

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