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By The Grace of God is a powerful drama based on true events surrounding priest Bernard Preynat in Lyon, directed by François Ozon. The film delves into a painful chapter of abuse within the Catholic Church, featuring a compelling ensemble led by Melvil Poupaud, Denis Ménochet, and Swann Arlaud. With a runtime of 137 minutes, the production blends stark realism with an incisive narrative, supported by a score from Evgueni and Sacha Galperine. The film premiered at Berlinale in 2019, where it earned the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize (Jury Grand Prix). The production is backed by Mandarin Films and Scope Pictures, with distribution by Music Box Films in the US and international streaming noted on Netflix listings in France. The project remains a notable entry in contemporary French cinema, with ongoing festival appearances and renewed interest in screenings such as LEFFEST Lisboa 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.