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The Vatican Exorcisms
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3.4/10
Limited
2013
PG-13Director
Joe Marino
Runtime
77 minutes
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The Vatican Exorcisms functions as a traditional ethnographic study of religious practices in Southern Italy. It prioritizes observing established rituals and maintaining historical continuity over modern progressive narratives. The film upholds existing religious authority and regional heritage. It does not attempt to deconstruct Western institutions or engage with contemporary identity politics, resulting in a conventionalist approach. As a documentary focused on specific European traditions, it lacks the diverse casting or subversions of hierarchy found in more inclusive scripted media.
Category Breakdown
Does The Vatican Exorcisms have LGBTQ+ representation?
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the film. The story focuses solely on the religious practice of exorcism.
How does The Vatican Exorcisms portray gender?
The documentary centers on Padre Luigi, a male religious figure. This highlights a traditional patriarchal structure where male authority is prominent.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Vatican Exorcisms?
The film is set in Southern Italy and focuses on local traditions. It explores the blending of Christian and pagan rituals but does not include diverse ethnic representation.
How does The Vatican Exorcisms represent religion and culture?
The film is deeply rooted in Western Catholic traditions. It observes and preserves existing religious rituals without critiquing historical institutions.
Does The Vatican Exorcisms include disability representation?
The film includes individuals with perceived spiritual or mental afflictions undergoing exorcism. It is unclear if these individuals have real ability to act or are simply part of the spectacle.
Present on Screen
- Offers an ethnographic look at the blend of Christian and pagan rituals in Southern Italy.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse gender perspectives.
- Focuses on traditional patriarchal religious structures rather than challenging them.
- Does not engage with contemporary frameworks of institutional critique or identity politics.
Official Synopsis
The Vatican Exorcisms was shot by Joe Marino, an American film-maker who went to Italy to shed light on the phenomenon of exorcisms. Accompanied by Padre Luigi, a true exorcist, Joe travels to the south of Italy, a place where the sacred and profane have always lived together, where Christian rituals are inextricably linked to the pagan ones.
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