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The Life of Jesus
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The Life of Jesus

1997 · 96 min Drama
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Bruno Dumont

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

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David Douche

Freddy

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Marjorie Cottreel

Marie

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Kader Chaatouf

Kader

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Sébastien Delbaere

Gégé

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Samuel Boidin

Michou

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Steve Smagghe

Robert

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Sébastien Bailleul

Quinquin

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Geneviève Cottreel

La mère de Freddy

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René Gilleron

René

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Madame Chaatouf

La mère de Kader

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