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Ars

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With ghostly eyes looking through the winter landscapes of the plains and villages of Ain, where the sanctified priest the Curé of Ars once lived, Jacques Demy tried to understand this fighter for communal spirituality and his daily torments of mysticism.

DirectorJacques Demy

WritersJean-Marie Vianney·Jacques Demy

ProducersJean-Pierre Chartier·Philippe Dussart

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jacques Demy

Jacques Demy

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Bernard Toublanc-Michel

Bernard Toublanc-Michel

Un Mauvais Chrétien (uncredited)

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Ars — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ars?

Ars is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ars on Netflix?

No, Ars is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Ars on Amazon Prime Video?

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