In the Name of...

In the Name of...

Directed by Małgorzata Szumowska

Produced by CANAL+ Polska, SHOT Szumowski

2013102 min6.9 / 10

A somber, introspective drama about a closeted Catholic priest navigating faith, desire, and hidden identity in a conservative Polish community.

The contemporary story of a priest who launches a centre for troubled youth in a small parish. He is a good priest and is well-liked by his congregation, which remains unaware of his complicated past.

Questions people ask

  • Is In the Name of... sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is In the Name of... violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does In the Name of... end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is In the Name of... scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is In the Name of... easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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