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The Confession

2017Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about history and faith and meaning, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Under the German occupation, in a small French town, the arrival of a new priest arouses the interest of all women... Barny, a young communist and atheist woman, can not however be more indifferent. Driven by curiosity, the young skeptic went to the church in order to challenge this.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Wartime Romance
  • Ideological Conflict
  • Atheism vs. Faith
  • French Cinema
  • Psychological Tension
  • Character-Driven
  • Intellectual Debate
  • Slow Burn
  • Occupation Era

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Nicolas Boukhrief
Written by
Nicolas Boukhrief
Produced by
Matthieu Warter, Alain-Gilles Viellevoye, Geneviève Lemal
Music by
Nicolas Errèra

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Facts

March 8, 2017 · 1 h 56 min · Drama

Released
March 8, 2017
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Confession?"

Questions about The Confession

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Where can I stream The Confession?

France

In the United States, The Confession streams on France. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Confession worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Confession good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Confession plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Confession in English?

French

No, it was made in French.