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The Life of Jesus (1997): Cast

The Life of Jesus (1997) movie poster

The Life of Jesus is a 1997 drama directed by Bruno Dumont, starring David Douche as Freddy, Geneviève Cottreel and Francis Desure. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

The Life of Jesus (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Bruno Dumont
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Life of Jesus About?

The premise of The Life of Jesus without spoilers.

Freddy, a restless twenty‑something, finds himself stuck in a sleepy French village where the only hum of activity comes from a local amateur brass band and teenagers drifting on scooters through the countryside. Though he shares an intense sexual bond with his girlfriend, he cannot offer her the joy or passion she craves. When she becomes enchanted by a handsome Arab youth, the fragile equilibrium shatters and tragedy ensues.

The Life of Jesus Themes & Keywords

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  • racist
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  • coveting another man's wife
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Cast & crew

The Life of Jesus Cast & Characters

David Douche leads the cast as Freddy, with Geneviève Cottreel as La mère de Freddy and Francis Desure as Policier Freddy. Directed by Bruno Dumont; 28 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

The Life of Jesus Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Life of Jesus.

The Life of Jesus - Original Trailer
Details

The Life of Jesus Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “L'età inquieta” and “人之子”.

Also known as
  • L'età inquieta
  • 人之子
  • A Vida de Jesus
  • La vida de Jesús
  • Das Leben Jesu
  • Jézus élete
  • Жизнь Иисуса
  • 예수의 삶
  • Życie Jezusa
  • Život Ježíše

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FAQ

The Life of Jesus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Life of Jesus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Life of Jesus?

The Life of Jesus runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Life of Jesus released?

The Life of Jesus was released on June 4, 1997.

Who directed The Life of Jesus?

The Life of Jesus was directed by Bruno Dumont.

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Who is in the cast of The Life of Jesus?

The Life of Jesus stars David Douche as Freddy, Geneviève Cottreel as La mère de Freddy and Francis Desure as Policier Freddy, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Life of Jesus have a post-credit scene?

No. The Life of Jesus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Life of Jesus in?

The original language of The Life of Jesus is French.

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