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Movie poster: The Book of Life (1998)
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The Book of Life

1998 · 63 min Comedy Fantasy
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.

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Year 1998
Country France, United States of America
Genre Comedy, Fantasy
Director Hal Hartley
Runtime 63 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (40 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around a paradoxical meeting, relying on sharp dialogue to explore profound themes through the lens of dark comedy. It builds tension through intellectual sparring rather than action, presenting a unique theological debate.

What lingers after the credits is the clever subversion of biblical archetypes and a refreshingly witty take on existential dread. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hal Hartley

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