The mystery of Father Metz

Abbot Metz, a priest from a provincial French town, discovers an ancient scroll with a mysterious cipher in the church sacristy. Instead of handing it over to the diocese, he decides to solve the mystery himself, dragging the local atheist librarian and a school history teacher into the investigation. Their search leads to a series of absurd incidents: chasing pigeons in the bell tower, breaking into the town hall at night, and an impromptu trial in a wine cellar. This 2026 comedy adventure balances on the edge of absurdity and detective investigation, turning a quiet religious community into the epicenter of a historical sensation. The film explores themes of faith, skepticism, and how a small lie can grow into a grand adventure, forcing very different people to unite for a common cause.