Libera Nos Documentary Dares Venture Into the World of Exorcisms
Jonathan Barkan
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While possession movies may seem like a dime for a dozen in the horror genre, that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the few subgenres based on actual events. There aren’t zombies, no werewolves, and damn sure no vampires, but there is actual evidence of exorcisms being conducted to this day. Perhaps that’s why that topic is such a ubiquitous foundation within horror. When the majority of the world is some form of Christian, that topic can be incredibly terrifying for the devout.
Deciding to venture into this world is the documentary Libera Nos (Deliver Us), which follows Italian priests who are involved in the exorcism “business”. A trailer for the doc, which will be released in the US by Uncork’d and in Canada by Indiecan, can be seen below.
Directed by Federica Di Giacomo, Libera Nos recently played at the Canadian International Documentary Festival. There will be an additional screening this Sunday at 9:30pm. More information can be found right here.
Synopsis:
Claims of Satanic possession are increasing around the world. In meeting the demands of those desperately seeking help, the Catholic Church responds with the solution they’ve employed for centuries: exorcisms. A new wave of exorcist priests is being trained, while veteran Sicilian priest Father Cataldo maintains his stern, diligent practice of the controversial method. His weekly mass is filled with those seeking a cure for the demons they feel they have within them. They cling to the power of their faith as the ultimate source of inner peace but whatever the root of their anguish, it’s evident many are suffering. It’s here that you start to see the true cost of deliverance. As priests attempt to cast Satan back down, the business of exorcism continues to rise.
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