Christs in the Thousands (1969)
When a museum depicting the violence man inflicts on himself opens, a doctor, a woman and a museum official go through the building before the grand opening. Discussing the subject matter, their attention quickly turns to the May Day riots that plagued Paris. This symbolic film tries to portray all victims of violence as Christlike figures. Stock footage of war and suffering are used to underscore the effectiveness of the subject matter in this uneven feature.
Director: Philippe Arthuys
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 21, 1969
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Christs in the Thousands about?
- When a museum depicting the violence man inflicts on himself opens, a doctor, a woman and a museum official go through the building before the grand opening. Discussing the subject matter, their attention quickly turns to the May Day riots that plagued Paris. This symbolic film tries to portray all victims of violence as Christlike figures. Stock footage of war and suffering are used to underscore the effectiveness of the subject matter in this uneven feature.
- Who directed Christs in the Thousands?
- Christs in the Thousands was directed by Philippe Arthuys.
- How long is Christs in the Thousands?
- Christs in the Thousands has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Christs in the Thousands?
- Christs in the Thousands is a Drama film.