Corpus Christi

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Corpus Christi (Boże Ciało)

Directed by Jan Komasa

  • Poland, France 2019; 116 min
  • Original version: Polish
  • Genre: Drama
    • Europa Cinemas Label, Edipo Re Inclusion Award - Giornate degli Autori
    • Poland's Submission for the 92nd Academy Awards
    • El Gouna Silver Star for Narrative Film
    • El Gouna Star for the Best Actor (Bartosz Bielenia)

Synopsis

Corpus Christi is the story of a 20-year-old Daniel who experiences a spiritual transformation while living in a Youth Detention Center. He wants to become a priest but this is impossible because of his criminal record. When he is sent to work at a carpenter’s workshop in a small town, on arrival he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of the young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened there.

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