By the Grace of God (2019)
Alexandre, a man in his 40s living in Lyon with his wife and children, discovers that the priest who abused him decades ago continues to work with children. He joins forces with others victims of the priest, to bring justice and “lift the burden of silence” about what they endured.
Director: François Ozon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: February 20, 2019
Cast
- Melvil Poupaud - Alexandre Guérin
- Denis Ménochet - François Debord
- Swann Arlaud - Emmanuel Thomassin
- Éric Caravaca - Gilles Perret
- François Marthouret - Cardinal Philippe Barbarin
- Bernard Verley - Father Bernard Preynat
- Martine Erhel - Régine Maire
- Josiane Balasko - Irène, Emmanuel's Mother
- Hélène Vincent - Odile Debord, François' Mother
- François Chattot - Pierre Debord, François' Father
Screenplay
Music: Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
Cinematography: Manuel Dacosse
Editing: Laure Gardette
Production: Mandarin Films Productions Ltd., SCOPE Pictures
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
pedophilia, child abuse, based on true story, pedophile priest, cover-up, pedophile, roman catholic church, corrupt church, lyon france, child sexual abuse
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is By the Grace of God about?
- Alexandre, a man in his 40s living in Lyon with his wife and children, discovers that the priest who abused him decades ago continues to work with children. He joins forces with others victims of the priest, to bring justice and “lift the burden of silence” about what they endured.
- Who directed By the Grace of God?
- By the Grace of God was directed by François Ozon.
- Who stars in By the Grace of God?
- By the Grace of God stars Melvil Poupaud, Denis Ménochet, Swann Arlaud, Éric Caravaca, François Marthouret, Bernard Verley.
- How long is By the Grace of God?
- By the Grace of God has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is By the Grace of God?
- By the Grace of God is a Drama film.
- Where was By the Grace of God produced?
- By the Grace of God was produced in Belgium, France.