The Life of Jesus (1997)
Original title: La Vie de Jésus
The Life of Jesus is a 1997 French-language drama movie directed by Bruno Dumont, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel and Kader Chaatouf.
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.
Where to watch The Life of Jesus
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- David Douche as Freddy
- Marjorie Cottreel as Marie
- Kader Chaatouf as Kader
- Sébastien Delbaere as Gégé
- Samuel Boidin as Michou
- Steve Smagghe as Robert
- Sébastien Bailleul as Quinquin
- Geneviève Cottreel as La mère de Freddy
- René Gilleron as René
- Madame Chaatouf as La mère de Kader
- Monsieur Chaatouf as Le père de Kader
- Daniel Tanchon as Père Gégé