The Book of Life (1998)

The Book of Life (1998) (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
63 min + 24 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Short Film

Movie filmed in 1998 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Hal Hartley

Written By:
Hal Hartley

Actors:
Martin Donovan ..... Jesus Christ
P.J. Harvey ..... Magdalena
Thomas Jay Ryan ..... Satan
Miho Nikaido ..... Edie
Anna Köhler ..... Hotel Clerk
Martin Pfefferkorn ..... Martyr
Layla Alexander ..... Waitress (as Olga Alexandrova)
Michael Marisi Ornstein ..... Computer Wizard (as Michael Ornstein)
Paul Albe ..... Mormon Thug #1
Don Creech ..... Mormon Thug #2
Joseph McKenna ..... Man at Airport
Abby Royle ..... Woman at Airport

Synopsis:

Hal Hartley directed this French-produced comedy about the Second Coming of Christ (Martin Donovan), with Thomas Jay Ryan in the role of Satan. While a gambler (David Simonds) and a waitress (Miho Nikaido) talk with Satan in a hotel bar, Jesus arrives at JFK airport with Magdalena (PJ Harvey). Jesus has been sent down to end the world by breaking the Seven Seals on a computer disk in a bowling alley locker room. Made in digital video blown up to 35mm, this film is part of the French "Collection 2000 Seen By" television series of one-hour films about the Millennium (and the only one by an American director). Shown at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.

The end of the millenium has taken on a certain significance in modern day prophecies. What happens if Jesus Christ has second thoughts about the Apocalypse? It is December 31, 1999 and New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdelina discuss and debate the end of the world, the opening of the seven seals, and the essence of being human.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 May, 2011.