Jesus of Montreal

Jesus of Montreal

1989 · 119 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

A group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a meshing of their characters and their private lives as the production takes form against the growing opposition of the Catholic church.

Directed by Denys Arcand · Written by Denys Arcand

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