Michel J (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1996, Michel J is a notable film directed by Gérard Cairaschi, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Michel J consists of a series of portraits drawn from a video that was filmed during the religious service for the death of Michel Journiac in October 1995. It is the memory of this mass, the representation of a rite. A video work at first, it uses photography and ends up in painting, in pictorialness, through numerous references to the History of art and to ancient and modern painting.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Michel J has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Michel J page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Michel J (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Michel J change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Michel J worth watching?
- Michel J holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Michel J released?
- Michel J was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.