1. To have a good time with the family
This film is above all a successful family comedy. Pascal Demolon and Philippe Duquesne form a tasty duo, surrounded by the excellent (and hilarious) Herrade von Meier and the Romanesque young and fresh of Stabenrath. Jean-Baptiste Lafarge and François-David Cardonnel add their touch to this rhythmic story, to the well-felt dialogues. Laughter is guaranteed for a real moment of relaxation to live with the family.
2. Because it is funny and deep
If humor is omnipresent, the film is not content to make people laugh. In bad faith Takes the question of faith, conversion and spiritual choices with finesse. The characters are not as caricatured as they seem, but are crossed by doubts, convictions, moments of grace. A comedy that pushes to reflect on our own interior paths.
3. Because he plays with shots … to better exceed them
On social networks, some have shouted in scandal: “Another film that makes fun of Cathos!” But let them be reassured: if there is self -mockery, it is always benevolent. Yes, we smile at some stereotypes, but the characters are deeply human and endearing. The squire and his family, with their awkwardness and their excesses smile at us and we find ourselves to love them, precisely because they are imperfect!
-4. Because he makes the spirituality feel of a strong place: Paray-le-Monial
Turned in particular in Paray-le-Monial, the film captures something rare: the spiritual depth of this place. And the soundtrack – with in particular the famous How not to rent you de Glorious – accompanies these moments with accuracy. A great way to make the grace of a place that speak to many believers on the screen.
5. For the character of Athenai: a modern Christian
Finally, we cannot miss Athenaïs (interpreted by Romane de Stabenrath), one of the central characters in the film. She chose to wait for marriage – and the film talks about it without embarrassment or heaviness. On the contrary: far from caricatures, Athenaïs is a young woman of her time, beautiful, independent, affirmed. She embodies a refreshing and credible vision of chastity. This testimony of faith, brilliantly portrayed in the film, deserves to be greeted.
In an often cautious cultural landscape in the face of religious convictions, In bad faith Dare to speak of God, conversion, chastity – without ever being moralizing. He proves that we can laugh at everything … Even faith, if it is with respect and tenderness. For Christians, it is the perfect opportunity to support a different and daring cinema. So this Wednesday, take a seat in a dark room: you will get out touched, and maybe even a little renewed!
Camille Westphal Perrier
