
Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
Directed by Jean Yanne
Produced by Carthago Films, Renn Productions
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.
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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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