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The Book of Life (1998 film)

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The Book of Life
Directed byHal Hartley
Written byHal Hartley
Produced by
  • Simon Arnal
  • Caroline Benjo
Starring
CinematographyJim Denault
Edited bySteve Hamilton
Release date
  • February 25, 1998 (1998-02-25)
Running time
63 minutes
LanguageEnglish

The Book of Life is a 1998 film by Hal Hartley. In the film, Jesus returns to earth on the eve of the new millennium planning to bring about the apocalypse, but finds himself surprisingly enamored of humanity. It stars Martin Donovan as Jesus, and PJ Harvey as Mary Magdalene. Yo La Tengo appear as a Salvation Army band.

References

  • ABC Limelight magazine, July 2005, quoting Hartley on the D. W. Griffith reference.