Clergy

Clergy

Nothing human is alien to them.

Directed by Wojtek Smarzowski

Produced by Profil Film, Studio (Métrage)

2018133 min6.5 / 10

A morally complex drama about three priests grappling with faith, hypocrisy, and human frailty in the shadow of shared tragedy.

The fate of three Catholic priests were linked together through tragic events a few years back. Every year, on the anniversary of the catastrophe, they gather to celebrate their survival of the tragedy. Lisowski works at a curia in a big city, building his career while dreaming of the Vatican. Standing in his way, Mordowicz, the archbishop, a luxurious church dignitary who is making use of his political connections to build the largest sanctuary in Poland. Trybus, is a parish priest and often submits to human weaknesses. Kukuła also is not doing well. Despite his passion for faith, he is losing the trust of his flock. Soon, through new tragic events, the paths of the three priests will cross again.

Questions people ask

  • Is Clergy sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Clergy end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Clergy violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Clergy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Clergy scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Clergy, and what each one shares →

Like Clergy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Clergy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Clergy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Clergy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Clergy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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