Corpus Christi
(2019)
Overview
A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.
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Reviews
SWITCH.
⭐ 8/10August 9, 2020
'Corpus Christi' isn't just a movie about dreams and deceit, with sweeping beautiful images of the Polish countryside - it's a powerful story of salvation, sacrifice, damnation, retribution and redemption.
- Jake Watt
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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-corpus-christi-dreams-deceit-and-salvation
CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10July 30, 2024
There's a scene at the top of this film that really does make you wince - especially if you're a boy!! Thereafter, it's an engaging drama about "Daniel" (Bartosz Bielenia). He's at a juvenile detention centre where he helps out the priest with their masses and is keen on taking up the priesthood as a profession. Thing is, he's not detained for sticking chewing gum to a park bench so that avenue isn't likely to open up for him anytime soon. Parole… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
PL
Budget
$1,300,000
Revenue
$9,943,901