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> Religious and children, is sometime uncool. It was surprisingly an amazing movie. Related to the religious thing, but science had a fair amount of display in the narration. You don't have to be religious to watch this film. You know I ...
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Stations of the Cross
2014
Movie
110 min
German
Maria finds herself caught between two worlds. At school this 14-year-old girl has all the typical teenage interests, but when she’s at home with her family she follows the teachings of the Society of St. Paul and their traditionalist interpretation of Catholicism. Everything that Maria thinks and does must be examined before God. And since the Lord is a strict shepherd, she lives in constant fear of committing some misconduct...
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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Dietrich Brüggemann•Genres: Drama
Plot Summary
A devout young Catholic girl, Maria, is deeply influenced by her extremist religious family and the teachings of a controversial priest. Torn between her faith and her burgeoning feelings for a secular boy, she embarks on a spiritual journey that leads her to emulate the suffering of Christ.
Critical Reception
Stations of the Cross received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of faith, fanaticism, and the struggles of adolescence. Critics praised its subtle direction and Lena van Acken's powerful performance, although some found the pacing deliberate.
What Reviewers Say
A compelling and thought-provoking examination of faith and its extreme interpretations.
Praised for its nuanced portrayal of a young girl's internal conflict.
Lena van Acken's performance as the devout Maria is a standout.
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Awards & Accolades
Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival (Dietrich Brüggemann).
Fun Fact
The film's structure deliberately mimics the Stations of the Cross, with each of the 14 chapters corresponding to one of the traditional stages of Jesus's crucifixion.
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