Fascinating and thought provoking. This is not a perfect doco and there are a lot of things that could have improved it (like having no music at all, going into the background of Father Amorth and possession more). (Secretly, I wonder if the release was rushed for legal reasons). But it is incredible to watch an actual exorcism (which is nothing like the movies) and also to see health professionals…
The Devil and Father Amorth (2018)
In 1973, he brought us the film classic. 45 years later, director William Friedkin brings us the real thing.
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.
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What is The Devil and Father Amorth about?
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…
When was The Devil and Father Amorth released?
The Devil and Father Amorth was released in 2018.
What genres does The Devil and Father Amorth belong to?
The Devil and Father Amorth is categorised as Documentary, Horror.
Who stars in The Devil and Father Amorth?
The cast of The Devil and Father Amorth includes William Friedkin, Gabriele Amorth.