The Devil and Father Amorth

A sober, unsettling documentary that watches faith and ritual up close, leaving you uneasy and thoughtful rather than scared.

Directed by

William Friedkin

Genres

Documentary

Starring

William Friedkin, Gabriele Amorth

Tagline

In 1973, he brought us the film classic. 45 years later, director William Friedkin brings us the real thing.

Overview

William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.

How it feels

Eerie, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, obsession, fate, power

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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