# By the Grace of God (2019)

> Three survivors transform buried trauma into a determined campaign to expose clerical abuse and institutional silence in the French Catholic Church.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/351720

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: François Ozon
- Cast: Melvil Poupaud, Denis Ménochet, Swann Arlaud, Éric Caravaca, François Marthouret, Bernard Verley, Martine Erhel, Josiane Balasko
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8095860/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sober, compassionate, urgent, serious viewing, social justice programming

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of resilience and justice in the face of deep-seated trauma.

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