Saint-Narcisse

    Saint-Narcisse
    2021

    Synopsis

    Dominic’s fetish is… himself. Nothing turns him on more than his own reflection. That’s why discovering that he has a twin brother, raised in a remote monastery by a depraved priest, causes him major consternation. Fate brings the two young men back together again, and their fraternal relationship is torn between sex, revenge and redemption.

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    Cast

    • Félix-Antoine DuvalDominic / Daniel
    • Tania KontoyanniBeatrice
    • Alexandra PetrachukIrene / Agathe
    • Angèle CoutuMarie
    • Andreas ApergisFather Andrew
    • Myriam CôtéBeatrice (at 25)
    • Marcelo ArroyoFather Boniface
    • Jillian HarrisPrudence
    • Alice MoreaultSandrine
    • Anthony BelsileGinger Monk

    Recommendations

    • 83

      The Film Stage

      Some might balk at the film’s light, non-judgmental tone towards incest, abuse, sexuality, and religion, but LaBruce is smart in how he lets that tension rest on the audience and whatever baggage they may bring to the film instead of trying to acknowledge or appease to it. If anything, Saint-Narcisse is a welcome piece of provocative entertainment, existing as its own weird and sincere comedy for those willing to take the ride.
    • 80

      Film Threat

      LaBruce dresses up kink in priestly robes and biker leather and raw skin and sets it out on a runway walk in open daylight.
    • 75

      Original-Cin

      There’s an entertaining commitment to the story and its references in Saint-Narcisse (a real place that may be impossible to photograph badly, such is the natural beauty that surrounds this demented tale). And La Bruce knows a striking leading man when he casts one.
    • 70

      The Hollywood Reporter

      Overall, Saint-Narcisse is a wild ride that’s enjoyable in all its B-movie glory — the production design that’s just a little too kitschy, the dialogue that’s just a tad too ripe — while also titillating the intellect.
    • 60

      The New York Times

      For the most part, LaBruce tries to maintain fidelity to the idea that camp is best performed straight. If keeping up the pretense of unwinking entertainment causes the pace to drag at times, at least this movie never fails to follow through on its scandalous promise.

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