The Life of Jesus(1997)
La Vie de Jésus
The Life of Jesus Synopsis
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 (1997) is a drama film directed by Bruno Dumont, released on June 4, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel, Kader Chaatouf and Sébastien Delbaere. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruno Dumont
- Writers:
- Bruno Dumont
- Producers:
- Jean Bréhat, Rachid Bouchareb
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Van Leeuw
- Composer:
- Richard Cuvillier
- Production:
- 3B Productions, Norfilm, Pictanovo, CNC, Ministère de la culture, Canal+, PROCIREP, Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma, Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais
- Status:
- Released
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The Life of Jesus Cast & Crew
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Directed by Bruno Dumont, written by Bruno Dumont, produced by Jean Bréhat and Rachid Bouchareb.
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The Life of Jesus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 96 ratings.
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The Life of Jesus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life of Jesus online?
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The Life of Jesus (1997) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Life of Jesus?
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The main cast of The Life of Jesus (1997) includes David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel, Kader Chaatouf, Sébastien Delbaere and Samuel Boidin. The film was directed by Bruno Dumont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life of Jesus released?
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The Life of Jesus was released on June 4, 1997 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Life of Jesus worth watching?
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The Life of Jesus (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Life of Jesus?
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Yes. The official The Life of Jesus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.