The Book of Life

The Book of Life

1998 · 63 min · EN · 6.3 (42 votes)
Dir. Hal Hartley · Starring Martin Donovan, PJ Harvey, Dave Simonds, Thomas Jay Ryan, Miho Nikaido, D.J. Mendel

“2000 seen by... Hal Hartley.”

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New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.

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A darkly comedic and surprisingly philosophical romp through the end of the world. It's a witty, irreverent debate about humanity's fate, questioning faith and free will with a unique, thought-provoking style.

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