Imagine God as an overbearing crank, shuffling
around in a bathrobe, yelling at his family, and
plotting ways to torment humanity, and you’ll
get an idea of Belgian director Jaco Van Dormael’s
wicked sense of humor. What if the “Son of
God” story we’re used to hearing was suddenly
about the “Daughter of God”—and what if she
was a bratty, rebellious 10-year-old living in Brussels?
Strap yourself in for this wildly inventive
satire that follows God’s daughter, Ea, as she
hacks her dad’s computer and sends a text to everyone
on Earth giving them the exact date and
time of their death. As humans grapple with the
fallout of “DeathLeaks,” God must leave his comfort
zone to restore order...or at least His version
of it. Toying with ideas of fate and free will with
a cheeky smirk, this smart, irreverent, appropriately
offensive comedy is a rare treat for slapstick
fans and the philosophically inclined alike.
