The Book of Life

“2000 seen by... Hal Hartley.”

6.4

1998

1h 3m

ComedyFantasy

New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.

Key Crew

Director

Hal Hartley

Producers

Carole Scotta

Pierre Chevalier

Thierry Cagianut

Writers

Hal Hartley

Cinematography

Jim Denault

Cast (20)

Martin Donovan

Jesus Christ

PJ Harvey

Magdalena

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