Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » (2023)
Inspired by a case of pedophilia in the diocese of Lyon, "Grâce à Dieu" recounts the struggle of former victims to reveal a scandal suppressed by the Church. This documentary shows how director François Ozon constructed his film between documentary and fiction, and had to shoot it in secret. Melvil Poupaud and Swan Arlaud, who play two of the victims, are interviewed, as are the two founders of the association that led the fight: François Devaux and Alexandre Hezez. Jean-Marc Sauvé, author of a damning report on sexual abuse in the Church, underlines the impact of this film on the evolution of the law and the Church.
Director: Claire Duguet
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: June 7, 2023
Cast
- François Ozon - Self
- Alexandre Hezez - Self
- Melvil Poupaud - Self
- François Devaux - Self
- Eric Altmayer - Self
- Josiane Balasko - Self
- Swann Arlaud - Self
Production: ARTE, Folamour Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Claire Duguet
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » about?
- Inspired by a case of pedophilia in the diocese of Lyon, "Grâce à Dieu" recounts the struggle of former victims to reveal a scandal suppressed by the Church. This documentary shows how director François Ozon constructed his film between documentary and fiction, and had to shoot it in secret. Melvil Poupaud and Swan Arlaud, who play two of the victims, are interviewed, as are the two founders of the association that led the fight: François Devaux and Alexandre Hezez. Jean-Marc Sauvé, author of a damning report on sexual abuse in the Church, underlines the impact of this film on the evolution of the law and the Church.
- Who directed Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu »?
- Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » was directed by Claire Duguet.
- Who stars in Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu »?
- Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » stars François Ozon, Alexandre Hezez, Melvil Poupaud, François Devaux, Eric Altmayer, Josiane Balasko.
- What genre is Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu »?
- Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » is a Documentary film.
- Where was Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » produced?
- Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » was produced in France.