Mon sang pécheur ruisselle ardent (1980)

For over forty years, French filmmaker Gérard Courant has documented an annual event that connects viewers to centuries of history and faith. In Burzet, a beautiful village in the Ardèche region of France, the Good Friday ceremony reenacts the Passion of Christ, a tradition practiced by the local community for seven hundred years. Courant’s compelling footage shows the strength and enduring spirit of this French village, as well as the dedication that keeps these ancient customs alive in our modern world. Year after year, he offers an intimate look at the commitment behind this timeless rite.