The Devils of Loudun (1969)
aka Die Teufel von Loudun
Genre: Drama | Music
Country: West Germany | Director: Rolf Liebermann
Language: German | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French,
Italian & German (Optional, embedded in Mkv file)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 | Length: 107mn
Dvdrip H264 Mkv – 768×576 – 29.970fps – 1.97gb
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1734431/
This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.
This is a depiction of dementia (as in possession by demons), sado-masochism, flagellation, torture, and burning alive at the stake. It could be perceived as an indictment of religious depravity and the corruption of organized faith. It is certainly depraved, but It’s more a portrayal of the torment of religious doubt, the hideous psychological self-hatred innate in a religion of guilt and redemption. The visual and verbal impact of this film are much more powerful than the music.
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