By the Grace of God

A sober, emotionally charged procedural that follows victims seeking justice, balancing quiet outrage with moments of fragile solidarity.

Directed by

François Ozon

Genres

Drama

Starring

Melvil Poupaud, Denis Ménochet, Swann Arlaud

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, trauma, faith, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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