The Brand New Testament

In this audacious comedy, God exists and lives in Brussels with his perpetually grumpy wife and their daughter, Ea. Ea, tired of her father's cruel reign and his tormenting of humanity through his computer, hacks into God's system and leaks the entire Book of Life to the internet. She then escapes to Earth to recruit six new apostles and write her own testament, aiming to give humanity a new perspective on life and love.

The Brand New Testament was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its originality, dark humor, and imaginative premise. While some found its irreverent take on religion to be provocative, many appreciated its unique blend of satire and heartfelt storytelling, ultimately celebrating its inventive approach to familiar theological concepts.

• Praised for its wildly original and audacious concept.

• Lauded for its dark humor and satirical wit.

• Recognized for its imaginative storytelling and unique perspective on divinity.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's creativity and dark humor, finding its premise to be refreshingly unique and thought-provoking. Many enjoyed the fresh take on religious themes and the film's ability to blend comedy with philosophical ideas, although some found its controversial subject matter to be challenging.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the César Awards and won the Magritte Award for Best Screenplay.

Director Jaco Van Dormael originally conceived of the film's premise over 20 years before its release, but struggled to find a way to bring the complex narrative to the screen.