Jan Komasa

Aleksandra Konieczna

Tomasz Ziętek

Bartosz Bielenia

Eliza Rycembel

Nominated for the Best International Feature Oscar in 2019, ‘Corpus Christi’ is a Polish drama about a young ex-con who dreams of becoming a priest, but can’t because of his criminal history. After eschewing the law and scamming his way into the job, his good intentions help a small town uncover and reconcile with their collective trauma. Screen this Kinema Library Classic if you’re looking for a heartwarming story on how both individuals and communities can find light in the darkness of their pasts. 

Film Movement

A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.