La vie de Jésus
La Vie de Jésus
France • 1997
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Twenty-something Freddy is becalmed in a podunk French village where the only sign of life is the local amateur brass band and youth aimlessly roaming around the countryside on scooters. He has an intense sexual connection with his girlfriend but has no joy or passion to give her. When she falls for a handsome Arab youth a tragedy unfolds.
Synopsis
Twenty-something Freddy is becalmed in a podunk French village where the only sign of life is the local amateur brass band and youth aimlessly roaming around the countryside on scooters. He has an intense sexual connection with his girlfriend but has no joy or passion to give her. When she falls for a handsome Arab youth a tragedy unfolds.
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DirectorBruno Dumont
WriterBruno Dumont
CinematographerPhilippe Van Leeuw
ComposerRichard Cuvillier
ProducerJean Bréhat, Rachid Bouchareb