THE LIFE OF JESUS

A film by Bruno DUMONT

1997 / original title : LA VIE DE JESUS / 96’ / Color / status : completed / French and International catalog

Freddy is young, unemployed and suffers from epilepsy. He spends his days riding scooters with his friends or hanging out with his girlfriend Marie. An Arab family arrives in town, setting off the racist prejudices of his gang. Marie ignores them and takes up with Kader, the immigrant boy.

Press

“An uncompromising portrait of thwarted emotions and small-town tedium. Luminous and disconcerting.”

Variety

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