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JESUS OF MONTREAL
Jésus de Montréal
Synopsis
Daniel is part of a group of struggling actors who are hired to stage a passion play about the life of Jesus. However, when their bold interpretation incites opposition from the Catholic Church, Daniel and his friends find that his life starts to echo that of Jesus in unexpected ways.
Synopsis
Daniel is part of a group of struggling actors who are hired to stage a passion play about the life of Jesus. However, when their bold interpretation incites opposition from the Catholic Church, Daniel and his friends find that his life starts to echo that of Jesus in unexpected ways.
Our take
Blending biblical allegory, eclectic montage and ’80s synth rock, Jesus of Montreal is equal parts a critique of dogmatism and a hilarious testament to the power of acting. A gentle satire rich in symbolism, this brilliantly engaging comedy asks what might happen if Jesus was one of us today.