La Vie de Jésus
- Drama
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.
The Life of Jesus is a 1997 French drama film exploring desire, jealousy, and tragedy in a small rural village. Directed by Bruno Dumont, the film follows Freddy, a young man trapped in emotional emptiness despite an intense sexual relationship, as a love triangle with tragic consequences unfolds.
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BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects- David DoucheFreddy
- Marjorie CottreelMarie
- Kader ChaatoufKader
- Sébastien DelbaereGégé
- Samuel BoidinMichou
- Steve SmaggheRobert
- Sébastien BailleulQuinquin
- Geneviève CottreelLa mère de Freddy
- René GilleronRené
- Madame ChaatoufLa mère de Kader
- Monsieur ChaatoufLe père de Kader
- Daniel TanchonPère Gégé
- Sophie RuckebuschMajorette
- Jean-Claude LefèbvreInspecteur
- Gérard WallynPère majorette
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When was The Life of Jesus released?
The film was released on June 4, 1997.
What is The Life of Jesus about?
The film follows Freddy, a twenty-something man living aimlessly in a small French village, whose intense but joyless relationship with his girlfriend becomes complicated when she falls for a handsome Arab youth, leading to tragic consequences.
Where can I watch The Life of Jesus?
As a 1997 film, availability varies by region and platform; check your local streaming services, rental platforms, or art-house cinema databases for current options.
Who directed The Life of Jesus?
The film was directed by Bruno Dumont, marking an early work in his career as a French filmmaker.
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