Cast
David Douche Marjorie Cottreel
Credits
Written by: 
Bruno Dumont
Plot
A film shown in the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes, which received a special mention for the Caméra d'Or. Known in French as La Vie de Jésus.
Sinekatalog’s take
Bruno Dumont's debut follows aimless young men in a northern French town, racism and a fragile love. Raw and austere with non-professional actors, it is a harsh, striking portrait of provincial life and violence.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (3,801 votes)
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