An updating on the story Jesus Christ- reflexive (the lead
character here is putting on a play updating the story of Christ), examining
and critiquing modern society (French Canada here in the 1980’s)
Largely an self-serious satire (and that’s tough, and breaks
from say Bunuel here), the film works better as a criticism on materialism,
fame, the entertainment industry, advertising, hospitals- you name it— the
fall of society
A very nice shot
tracking in on the cross by the water
Ends with the film’s
strongest shot—an overhead (truly God’s eye view) breath-taker that I wish had
been woven into the form more often—would’ve made for a stronger film
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