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The Life of Jesus

The Life of Jesus

The Life of Jesus

Original title: La Vie de Jésus
★ 6.7 /10 (91) • 1997 • 1h 36m
Drama
Director Bruno Dumont
Screenplay Bruno Dumont
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.
Release
Jun 4, 1997
Budget
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Country
France
Revenue
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Cast

Fu'ad Aït Aattou
Fu'ad Aït Aattou
Un adolescent (uncredited)

Reviews

IMDb 7.0/10
🍅 63%
74 MC
TMDB 6.7/10
★★★★★
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Where to watch The Life of Jesus? The Life of Jesus is available for streaming on Criterion.
Who stars in The Life of Jesus? The main cast of The Life of Jesus includes David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel, Kader Chaatouf, Sébastien Delbaere, Samuel Boidin.
Who directed The Life of Jesus? The Life of Jesus (1997) is directed by Bruno Dumont.
How long is The Life of Jesus? The Life of Jesus has a runtime of 1h 36m. It was released in 1997.
What genre is The Life of Jesus? The Life of Jesus is a Drama film. It has a rating of 6.7/10 with 91 votes.

Cast

Fu'ad Aït Aattou
Fu'ad Aït Aattou
Un adolescent (uncredited)

Synopsis

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.

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