The Life of Jesus
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67% Critic Match

The Life of Jesus

6.7 / 10 1997 1h 36mNR French
Drama

Storyline

Twenty-something Freddy is becalmed in a podunk French village where the only sign of life is the local amateur brass band and youth aimlessly roaming around the countryside on scooters. He has an intense sexual connection with his girlfriend but has no joy or passion to give her. When she falls for a handsome Arab youth a tragedy unfolds.

Cast & Crew

DD

David Douche

Freddy

Lead
MC

Marjorie Cottreel

Marie

KC

Kader Chaatouf

Kader

SD

Sébastien Delbaere

Gégé

SB

Samuel Boidin

Michou

SS

Steve Smagghe

Robert

SB

Sébastien Bailleul

Quinquin

GC

Geneviève Cottreel

La mère de Freddy

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bruno Dumont's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Life of Jesus is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker