Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

Directed by Jean Yanne

Produced by Carthago Films, Renn Productions

198282 min6.0 / 10

A anarchic, anachronism-laden satire of peplum films that uses absurdist humor and modern intrusions to mock both ancient Rome and contemporary consumer culture.

In ancient Rome, a simple pepboy for chars becomes involved in a coup against Cesar. Rahatlocum is a North African Roman colony where Julius Caesar came to spend an expensive holiday. The revolt rumbles among the locals who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.

Questions people ask

  • Is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 87% of films.

  • Is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Does Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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46/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Surprise45

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Love22

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