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A synopsis of sorts:
Daniel is invited by the church to direct and revitalize a Passion Play in Montreal. So he does, to considerable acclaim. But the result is not quite what the church authorities had expected and there are consequences.
What some have thought:
TOFG: “Thematically or tonally, few recent films have been as rich as Arcand's delicious satire on contemporary mores ... what really makes the film so enjoyable is its capacity to surprise ... Even if you're normally scared off by things theological, this visually elegant, uncluttered movie is serious fun.”
RT: “... this compelling parable forces you to reevaluate while you laugh,” 4*.
Philip French, The Observer: “Arcand is a master of tone, a sympathetic director of actors, and an unsanctimonious moralist, who locates his fable within a well-observed society.”
VFG: “... a modern Passion Play that takes aim at organized religion and the superficial values of our media-saturated society, yet suggests salvation through technology. Thoughtful without being didactic, this is a strong, provocative film ... fresh, intelligent, and fascinating.” 3.5*.
Awards, etc: Won the Cannes Jury prize; also the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury. Several others. Nominated for Oscar (Best Foreign Language Film), Golden Globe (ditto), Cannes (Golden Palm) and more.
Some on-line reviews: IMDB, Wikipedia.
(TOFG, VFG, 1001, EFG, H1000, RT, BN100, DP, NYFCC, DT, ...? What on earth do these acronyms mean?)
