The Life of Jesus
The Life of Jesus
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The Life of Jesus (1997)

Not Rated (US) | France | French, Arabic | 96 min
Directed by: Bruno Dumont
7.5

A social movie about life in the north of France. Freddy and his friends are all unemployed. They pass away time by wandering around on their motorcycles and by directing their aggressive feelings towards Arab immigrants. Freddy is in love with Marie, a cashier at a local supermarket. When she is proposed to by Kader, a 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.

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Release Date

France
(Cannes Film Festival)
1997-05
France
(Avignon Film Festival)
1997-06
Japan
(Tokyo French Film Festival)
1997-06
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Life of Jesus
(Original title)
La vida de Jesús
Argentina
The Life of Jesus
Australia
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Parent Guide

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild