Jesus, You Know

El Biffo

Seidl is making Exploitation Cinema and passing it off as Documentary, which is nothing new, but he does a much more convincing job than they did in the 1960s and 70s. He draws us into his "reality". Certainly, if these are authentic devotees, intruding into and exposing their intimate prayers is exploitative. All Docs cherry-pick and coach subjects; Seidl takes it a step further, with actors and scripted dialogue.

This is Jake Kath

Striking compositions function was a tableaux for the people inhibiting them and the audience watching. Its more of an open confessional than it is a documentary. Empty alters with small inhabitants makes a strong case that it isn't religion or religious devotion that is strange but the actual members themselves! I don't know how Seidl got these folks to agree to be it this. Stunning!

Michael Schmidt

Fascinatingly ambiguous. Some may conclude that, in their prayers, the believers reveal their own delusions--but what is human life but a chain of delusions? Is it then good to discuss one's delusions with what one believes to be a perfect, superhuman being? Nevertheless the believers say: but you are so distant, O Lord.

Loz Loory

Giggled at the beginning invocations; then grew saddened by the acolytes crying out to an imagined god, trying to make sense of the pain and confusion of existence. If only they sought alternative counsel... Still, churches have produced wonderful art, music, and architecture; and, in certain cities, they make great sanctuaries when one is exhausted by the catcalls of menfolk.

elouise1979

If only these people talked to each other and the people around them half as much as they do to Jesus, their relationships would improve immediately. It's a perfect example how the religion can cause more harm than good when people rely on it for the most part and forget about themselves. Otherwise I find it quite visually appealing, I enjoy the interior and exterior of churches greatly.

Pearse

Maybe this doc would make an impression on life-long atheists who have never been in a Catholic church , but I do not see what unique window it opens for those even somewhat familiar with Catholicism. Nothing learned, no new sympathies formed, and isn’t that what docs are for?

David R Williams

Suffering brings you closer to God.

Sin título.

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