A group of teenage altar boys discovers that serving God is one thing — finding your place in the world is another. From the producers of Oscar-nominated Corpus Christi, a bold, funny and unexpectedly moving coming-of-age story about friendship, faith and the messy business of growing up. 

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A standout at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, where it won eight awards, including the Golden Lions for Best Film and the Audience Award, the film follows four teenage altar boys who, frustrated by the indifference of adults towards social injustice, decide to take matters into their own hands. Their well-intentioned mission to help those in need and punish those they believe deserve it soon takes an increasingly dangerous turn. As their actions spiral out of control, the boys are forced to question what they believe, who they want to become and where the line between right and wrong really lies. 

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Piotr Domalewski (Silent Night PFF 2018, I Never Cry PFF 2021 Audience Award), The Altar Boys combines sharp humour, youthful energy and an affectionate but unflinching look at growing up, faith and the consequences of good intentions.

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"Funny, sharp and touching, the film gently and subtly confronts the harshness of the adult world with the ideals of youth.” — Cult.news

“If you ask me what truly elevates 'The Altar Boys' to top-tier Coming-of-Age cinema, it is the combination of a strikingly distinctive plot and its astonishingly authentic portrayal of youth.” — The Sky Kid

“A film that draws you in, moves you and intrigues you — and stays in conversation long after the credits roll. The young actors are outstanding.” — ELLE 

PIOTR DOMALEWSKI

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Piotr Domalewski is an award-winning Polish filmmaker known for his sharp, intimate and often darkly humorous stories about family, friendship and growing up. His feature debut, Silent Night (PFF 2018) won Best Film at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia and earned him the European Discovery Award nomination at the European Film Awards. His subsequent films, including I Never Cry (PFF 2021 - Audience Award)  have received numerous awards and international festival recognition.

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