Jesus of Montreal

Genres: Drama

Languages: French, English, Italian

Year: 1989

Vote: 6.9

Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize

Jesus of Montreal

The showmakers

Denys Arcand
Lothaire Bluteau
Catherine Wilkening
Johanne-Marie Tremblay
Rémy Girard

Overview

A group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a meshing of their characters and their private lives as the production takes form against the growing opposition of the Catholic church.

Indie vibes check

The film challenges mainstream cinema with its unconventional approach to religious themes and minimal commercial appeal.

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