Corpus Christi
Boże Ciało
“Sinner. Preacher. A Mystery.”
Synopsis
A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-28
Top Cast
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Bartosz Bielenia
Daniel
Aleksandra Konieczna
Lidia
Eliza Rycembel
Marta
Tomasz Ziętek
'Pinczer'
Barbara Jonak
Ewa Kobielska
Leszek Lichota
Mayor Walkiewicz
Zdzisław Wardejn
Parish Priest
Łukasz Simlat
Priest Tomasz
Anna Biernacik
Marta's Friend
Lidia Bogaczówna
Parent #2
Malwina Brych
Girl
Bogdan Brzyski
Molińska's Son
Juliusz Chrząstowski
Policeman
Radoslaw Ciucias
Chaplain
Mateusz Czwartosz
'Bonus'
Lidia Duda
Parent #5
Andrzej Franczyk
Guard
Jan Hrynkiewicz
'Matys'
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 5, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.65x
+$8.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Komasa
- Screenplay & Story
- Mateusz Pacewicz
- Original Score
- Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine
- Original Title
- Boże Ciało
- Country of Origin
- France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.9M
- Production Studios
- Aurum Film, CANAL+ Polska, WFS - Walter Film Studio, Les Contes Modernes, Wojewódzki Dom Kultury w Rzeszowie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Komasa
Mateusz Pacewicz, Krzysztof Rak
Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine
Piotr Sobociński Jr.
Przemysław Chruścielewski
Leszek Bodzak, Aneta Cebula-Hickinbotham
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Brzeziński
Stunt Coordinator
Jan Komasa
Director
Piotr Sobociński Jr.
Director of Photography
Leszek Bodzak
Producer
Przemysław Chruścielewski
Editor
Marek Zawierucha
Production Design
Mateusz Pacewicz
Screenplay
Aneta Cebula-Hickinbotham
Producer
Sacha Galperine
Original Music Composer
Evgueni Galperine
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corpus Christi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Corpus Christi about?
A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.
Who directed Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi was directed by Jan Komasa.
Who stars in Corpus Christi?
The principal cast of Corpus Christi includes Bartosz Bielenia, Aleksandra Konieczna, Eliza Rycembel, Tomasz Ziętek, Barbara Jonak.
When was Corpus Christi released and how long is it?
Corpus Christi was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $9.9M at the worldwide box office (7.65 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Corpus Christi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Corpus Christi was composed by Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).