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‘Of Men and Gods’ is French blockbuster

French audiences are flocking to an art house film that explores religion and spirituality. Of �Men and Gods� won the Grand Prize at Cannes film festival. Anita Elash explores why a movie about God is so appealing in a resolutely secular country.

Arts, Culture & Media

French audiences are flocking to the cinema this holiday season. The big hit is an art house film that explores religion and spirituality. Of �Men and Gods� won the Grand Prize at this year’s Cannes film festival. It’s since become the most popular French art house film in the last thirty years. More than three million people have seen it. Anita Elash explores why a movie about God is so appealing in a resolutely secular country.