Corpus Christi

Daniel, a young man with a criminal past, experiences a spiritual awakening in a juvenile detention center. Upon his release, he dreams of becoming a priest but his record bars him from seminary. By chance, he ends up in a small town and, through a series of deceptions, assumes the role of parish priest. He finds himself ministering to a community grappling with a profound tragedy.

Corpus Christi received widespread critical acclaim for its powerful performances, direction, and profound exploration of faith, redemption, and social issues in contemporary Poland. It was lauded for its nuanced portrayal of faith and its ability to provoke thought and discussion.

• Praised for its compelling and nuanced lead performance by Bartosz Bielenia.

• Acclaimed for its thought-provoking examination of faith, hypocrisy, and redemption.

• Noted for its skillful direction and atmospheric portrayal of a small Polish town.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the film for its profound themes and Bartosz Bielenia's captivating performance. Many highlighted its emotional depth and the complex moral questions it raises.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Won numerous awards at film festivals including the Gijón International Film Festival (Best Film) and the Polish Film Awards (Orły) for Best Film, Director, Actor, and Screenplay.

Bartosz Bielenia, who plays Daniel, was chosen for the role partly because of his charismatic and somewhat unconventional presence, which director Jan Komasa felt was essential for portraying a priest who is both deeply spiritual and deeply flawed.