Life of Jesus
1997 · Movie · 91 min. · France
A social movie about life nowadays in the north of France. Freddy and his friends are all unemployed. They try to pass away the time by wandering around on their motorcycles and by directing their aggressive feelings towards Arabic immigrants. Freddy is in love with Marie, a cashier at a local supermarket. When she is proposed by Kader, an young Arab man, Freddy and his friends have an idea: they decide to punish Kader for what they call "such a provocation." After they have raped another girl, Marie finally commits to Kader, which seals his fate.
Direction Bruno Dumont
Cast David Douche · Marjorie Cottreel · Kader Chaatouf · Sébastien Delbaere · Samuel Boidin · Steve Smagghe · Sébastien Bailleul · Geneviève Cottreel
Soundtrack Richard Cuvillier
Screenplay Bruno Dumont
Cinematography Philippe Van Leeuw
Original title La vie de Jesus
Also known as The Life of Jesus
6.6
461 votes (FilmAffinity)
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