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When an elderly priest died, the people in charge of his diocese discovered that it was a woman. Without anyone suspecting it, she had been practicing her vocation for years. Dismayed, the bishop decided to launch an investigation and asked the chancellor of the diocese to find out how, why and with what complicity such a deception was possible.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, Crime |
| Director | Virginie Sauveur |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (25 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative at the paradoxical intersection of a criminal investigation and subtle comedy, relying on the play of contrasts: the rigidity of church doctrine and human ingenuity, faith and deception. It explores not religious dogma, but the nature of a calling that proves stronger than gender constraints.
Those who tire of predictable stories will find a clever, ironic drama where a detective plot conceals an unexpectedly warm and humane view of personal freedom. What lingers after viewing is a sense of gentle irony. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Virginie Sauveur
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With a cup of coffee on a quiet evening, prepared for a light yet thoughtful story with a detective twist.
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