The Life of Jesus
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1997-06-04
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
87
Vote Average
6.7
David Douche
Freddy
Marjorie Cottreel
Marie
Kader Chaatouf
Kader
Sébastien Delbaere
Gégé
Samuel Boidin
Michou
Steve Smagghe
Robert
Sébastien Bailleul
Quinquin
Geneviève Cottreel
La mère de Freddy
René Gilleron
René
Madame Chaatouf
La mère de Kader
Monsieur Chaatouf
Le père de Kader
Daniel Tanchon
Père Gégé
Sophie Ruckebusch
Majorette
Jean-Claude Lefèbvre
Inspecteur
Gérard Wallyn
Père majorette
Jean-Benoît Gros
Pierrot
Suzanne Berteloot
Infirmière
Mélinda Deseure
Chef majorettes
Jean-Paul Potteuw
Chef Harmonie
Les Majorettes de Bailleul
Elles-mêmes
Harmonie de Bailleul
Eux-mêmes
Bernard Fillebeen
Père de Michou
Francis Desure
Policier Freddy
Alain Lenancker
Policier Freddy
Hélène Blaevoet
Collègue Marie
Marie-José Overbeke
Mère Quinquin
Nadir Ghilmoinou
Ami Kader
Fu'ad Aït Aattou
Un adolescent (uncredited)
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