Corpus Christi streaming
Original title: Boże Ciało
2019 Movie France, Poland Drama 115 min Ages 16+
By: Jan Komasa With: Aleksandra Konieczna, Bartosz Bielenia, Eliza Rycembel
Daniel experiences a spiritual transformation in a detention center. Although his criminal record prevents him from applying to the seminary, he has no intention of giving up his dream and decides to minister a small-town parish.
Festival Achievements
European Film Awards 2020
Nominations:
European Director • European Actor • European Screenwriter • European Film • European University Film Award
Selections:
Feature Film Selection
Rotterdam International Film Festival 2020
Selections:
Limelight
Mood
Dramatic
Melancholic
Redemptive
Reflective
Serious
Spiritually Attuned
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Jan Komasa
Mateusz Pacewicz
Bartosz Bielenia
Eliza Rycembel
Aleksandra Konieczna
Leszek Lichota
Lukasz Simlat
Matthew Pacewicz
Cinematic Technique
Careful Framing
Close-Ups
Emotional Lighting
Natural Lighting
Symbolic Imagery
Pace
Deliberate
Measured
Reflective
Slow-Building
Tension-Building
Style
Character-Driven
Dramatic
Realistic
Subversive
Central Conflict
Community Grief
Community Justice
Identity Deception
Moral Ambiguity
Personal Redemption
Truth Vs. Appearance
Characters
Juvenile Delinquent
Mayor
Parishioners
Victims' Family
Village Residents
Young Priest
Ending
Fight With Brother
Freedom
Return To Jail
Spiritual Redemption
Historical Context
Post-2010 Smolensk Air Disaster Symbolism
Key Plot Points
Conflict Over Burial
Daniel Impersonates Priest
Daniel'S Exile And Fight In Prison
Investigation Of Car Accident
Plot
Burial Of Victims
Car Accident Controversy
Community Conflict
Deception
Fake Priest
Identity Crisis
Moral Conflict
Redemption
Small-Town Community
Spiritual Transformation
Transformation
Youth Detention
Setting
Catholic Church
Community-Focused
Polish Village
Rural Poland
Rural Village
Sawmill
Small Village
Youth Detention Center
Shooting Location
Jasiel
Lake Rożnów
Theme
Community Justice
Faith
Faith And Redemption
Identity
Identity And Deception
Moral Ambiguity
Moral Complexity
Redemption
Spiritual Awakening
Genre
Character Study
Drama
Religious
Social Commentary
Audiences
Adults
Art-House Viewers
Drama Enthusiasts
Faith-Based Audience
Film Festival Audiences
Socially Conscious Viewers
Titles
Boze Cialo
Boże Ciało
Corpus Christi
God'S Body
La Communion - Corpus Christi
문신을 한 신부님
성체축일
Awards
Best Actor Bartosz Bielenia
Best Film Polish Film Awards
Best Screenplay
Best Supporting Actress Eliza Rycembel
Box Office Success
$10.9 Million Worldwide
Critical Reception
Metacritic 77
Positive Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 98%
Festivals
Afi Fest
Toronto International Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Popularity
International Festival Circuit
Widespread Acclaim
Ratings
High Critical Acclaim
Reception
Award-Winning
Box Office Hit
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Festival Success
Positive Critical Reception
Production Countries
France
Poland
Release Year
2019
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