Corpus Christi

Released Feb 24, 2020

1h 58m

Drama

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A reformed criminal is prevented from applying to the seminary after his release, so he dresses as a priest and ministers a small town parish.

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Critics Consensus

Led by an impressive performance from Bartosz Bielenia, Corpus Christi thoughtfully and engagingly examines questions of faith and redemption.

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

The power and the glory of "Corpus Christi" reside in the film's leading man, whose ineffable combination of wildness and purity makes for an absolutely electrifying central performance.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 7, 2021

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's Shane, with more vodka and fewer horses. It's as Polish as a cabbage roll, yet startlingly universal.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 21, 2020

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

Even when events get intense, even violent, and they do, there's nothing abrupt. "Corpus Christi" never erupts. It unfolds.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 24, 2020

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Fernando Brenner

EscribiendoCine

Jan Komasa has risen to the podium of the most outstanding and interesting contemporary Polish filmmakers.

Rated: 10/10

Jan 17, 2024

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Olly Richards

Sunday Times (UK)

We might be in for a sappy redemption story, but this has darker twists to come.

Oct 17, 2022

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Jan Komasa explores a crisis of spirituality and religion.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 15, 2022

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Gortee U

Acualy poland can cook someting and it refuse like any cinema do that the character becomes like a professional at this job and goes more natutal way however i find one problem that some times it takes ages and goes to the boring part, however i like it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Alex M

I recommend you get a copy of this film and with a couple of friends who enjoy a good film,a couple of beers/whatever sit back and take in this gem of cinematography...you'll talk about it afterwards and will have spent a memorable evening...MASSIVE thumbs up...1st July 2024, South East London ♡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/24

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isla s

I thought this was quite a good film. Its pretty memorable, mainly for the ending - the very end is somewhat haunting, though brutal. I wouldn't recommend it to people especially squeamish about bloody violence, so be warned. There isn't a large amount of said violence throughout the film but it certainly does provide impact, when it is present. It is quite a thoughtful film, with some good dialogue and the like. It is pretty sobering and certainly a bit gritty but its a worthwhile watch certainly, so I'd recommend it, yes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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tom e

This movie is powerful on many levels and I would predict unlike any movie you have viewed recently. Honestly, I am still processing what I have seen. Rental on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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andy n

A complex and incredibly deep movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I haven't words for this film in order to forget it quickly. 5/10

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Jan Komasa

Director

Bartosz Bielenia

Daniel

Eliza Rycembel

Eliza

Aleksandra Konieczna

Lidia

Tomasz Ziętek

Pinscher

Leszek Lichota

Le maire

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Corpus Christi: Official Clip - Faith Screaming

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Corpus Christi: Official Clip - Blackmail in the Confessional

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Corpus Christi: Official Clip - Prison Fight

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Corpus Christi: Official Clip - His First Mass

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Corpus Christi: Official Clip - The Festival Song

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Corpus Christi: Official Clip - Candlelit Vigil

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Synopsis

A reformed criminal is prevented from applying to the seminary after his release, so he dresses as a priest and ministers a small town parish.

Director: Jan Komasa
Producer: Aneta Cebula-Hickinbotham, Leszek Bodzak
Screenwriter: Mateusz Pacewicz
Distributor: Film Movement
Production Co: WFS Walter Film Studio, Aurum Film, Canal+ Polska, Les Contes modernes, Podkarpacki Fundusz Filmowy
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Polish
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 24, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $127.2K
Runtime: 1h 58m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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