The Book of Life
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The Book of Life

(1998)Directed by Hal Hartley63 minComedy, Fantasy
“2000 seen by... Hal Hartley.”

Nobody can say why the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena (PJ Harvey) are sharing a table in New York on the last night of 1999, arguing over when the world should end. Jesus (Martin Donovan) has come back to start the apocalypse, and Satan (Thomas Jay Ryan) has opinions about it. Hal Hartley shoots it flat and quiet, and the actors deliver every line in the same dry, unhurried voice.

Martin Donovanas Jesus Christ
PJ Harveyas Magdalena
D.J. Mendelas Lawyer
Katreen Hardtas Receptionist
James Urbaniakas True Believer
Anna Köhleras Hotel Clerk
Layla Alexanderas Waitress
Michael Ornsteinas Computer Wizard
Paul Albeas Mormon Thug #1
Don Creechas Mormon Thug #2
Joseph McKennaas Man at Airport
Abby Royleas Woman at Airport
Georgia Hubleyas The Salvation Army Band
Ira Kaplanas The Salvation Army Band
James McNewas The Salvation Army Band
William S. Burroughsas Preacher on Radio (voice)