DRAMA . 1997 . 1h 36m . 6.6/10

La Vie de Jésus_

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.

Starring David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel, Kader Chaatouf
6.6/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
1997
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
David Douche stars as Freddy in La Vie de Jésus.
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Year context
La Vie de Jésus was released 29 years ago in 1997.
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...
La Vie de Jésus is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

CAST (20)

DD
David Douche
Freddy
MC
Marjorie Cottreel
Marie
KC
Kader Chaatouf
Kader
SD
Sébastien Delbaere
Gégé
SB
Samuel Boidin
Michou
SS
Steve Smagghe
Robert
SB
Sébastien Bailleul
Quinquin
GC
Geneviève Cottreel
La mère de Freddy
RG
René Gilleron
René
MC
Madame Chaatouf
La mère de Kader
MC
Monsieur Chaatouf
Le père de Kader
DT
Daniel Tanchon
Père Gégé
SR
Sophie Ruckebusch
Majorette
JL
Jean-Claude Lefèbvre
Inspecteur
GW
Gérard Wallyn
Père majorette
JG
Jean-Benoît Gros
Pierrot
SB
Suzanne Berteloot
Infirmière
MD
Mélinda Deseure
Chef majorettes
JP
Jean-Paul Potteuw
Chef Harmonie
LM
Les Majorettes de Bailleul
Elles-mêmes

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (90 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is La Vie de Jésus about?
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.
How long is La Vie de Jésus?
La Vie de Jésus has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in La Vie de Jésus?
The cast of La Vie de Jésus includes David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel, Kader Chaatouf, Sébastien Delbaere, Samuel Boidin.
What is the rating of La Vie de Jésus?
La Vie de Jésus has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 90 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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