UK premiere of the Polish entry to Academy Awards Oscars® 2020 Best International Feature Film – with English subtitles.
Best Screenplay, Best Director, Audience Award – Polish Film Festival, Gdynia 2016.
'Corpus Christi’ is the story of a 20-year-old Daniel who experiences a spiritual transformation while living in a Youth Detention Center. He wants to become a priest but this is impossible because of his criminal record.
When he is sent to work at a carpenter’s workshop in a small town, on arrival he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish.
The arrival of the young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened there.
(Running time 1h 55m, BBFC Rating/minimum age 15)
Reviews:
„Corpus Christi” is a universal, moving and provocative story about the spiritual transformation of man, a new look at faith in God. This is a mature, wise film created by a young artist.
– The Polish Oscar Committee
WHERE: POSK Hammersmith. 238-246 King Street, W6 0RF London
WHEN: Thursday, 17th October, 19:30
TICKETS £5 here
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