Jesus of Montreal (1989)

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Synopsis of Jesus of Montreal

A modern-day Passion Play becomes a reenactment of the life and death of Jesus Christ in more ways than one with this critically acclaimed drama from Quebec filmmaker Denys Arcand. Lothaire Bluteau stars as Daniel Coloumbe, an intense young actor in Montreal who is hired by church fathers to restage and update the city's annual Passion Play, which over the course of the past 40 years has begun to seem hidebound. Daniel hires a group of struggling young actors that become devoted to him and his creative vision as he devises an extremely avant-garde production that takes Christ's rebellious teachings literally. Revolving around set pieces reflecting passages from Christ's life rather than a traditional re-creation of events, Daniel's revisionist work also incorporates blasphemous ideas about his subject, questioning his true nature. Daniel's play is a critical smash and wows mesmerized audiences, but greatly disturbed church officials order the labor of love dismantled. Real life begins imitating biblical events as the actors become cast-outs and Daniel smashes up an audition in which the actress portraying his Mary Magdalene (Catherine Wilkening) is asked to disrobe by a prurient producer. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

120 mins

Complete Cast of Jesus of Montreal

Director(s):

Denys Arcand

Writer(s):

Denys Arcand

Producer(s):

Pierre Gendron, Roger Frappier, Doris Girard

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Nudity, Profanity, Adult Language, Violence)

• 1989 - Cannes Film Festival - Jury Prize
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Original Screenplay
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Score
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Art Direction/Production Design
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Costume Design
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actor
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Cinematography
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Actor
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Picture
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Director
• 1990 - Genie Awards - Best Editing

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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