Religiolus - Seeing is believing is a 2008 film directed by Larry Charles, written, produced and starring Bill Maher.
The film is a satirical documentary as they took on the religion and its organized forms, in particular, the three Abrahamic religions, beginning with the title, the union of the words religion (religion) and ridiculous (ridiculous), which is an assonance Italian lost in the adaptation, without of any significance.
It was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival September 6, 2008 and subsequently in several international film festivals, including the Torino Film Festival.
LOS ANGELES - "Stop believe it or suffer the CONSEQUENC and". Here is a summary of a documentary film and fun as soon Religiolus, which arrives in Italy tomorrow, distributed in 30 copies by Eagle Pictures. From the director of Borat, Larry Charles, conceived by and starring Bill Maher, known American TV comedy, the film is a cheerful inquiry among the most controversial, disturbing and sometimes ridiculous (hence the title) of the three monotheistic religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The obedience to religious dogma, fanaticism, have for years been targeted by talk-show television Maher, on Politically Incorrect the current Real Time with Bill Maher. "In the film I wanted to deal with the demystification of religious taboos - said Maher, 52 years - talk about a touchy subject for many even arsonist, while at the same time laughing." With
Religiolus, Maher takes the viewer from the heart of Puritan America "redneck" to the libertarian Amsterdam (now troubled by new ethnic-religious conflicts), the Holy Land to the Vatican, entertaining conversations, often hilarious, with followers of all faiths and questioning any "proof" of existence of God, touching on themes such as homosexuality. "There is a priest - tells Maher - who has declared for half an hour before the camera that there was no homosexuality and then confesses his sexual orientation ...".
Religiolus is a film on two levels. The first is quite simple: the authors wanted to make a film that revolves around religious fundamentalism, indeed, around the religious folklore, as well highlight the title. I'm not big it took research to find the material suitable for human needs. So much so that Bill Maher, the protagonist, sometimes almost ends up losing its role, eventually becoming the comedian that acts as a shoulder throw the hook, and religious leaders always fall for it. Well, almost: when is a real 'shoulder', a Catholic father Foster, who is in his game, the yield is less than comical.
If we stopped here, would be a funny movie but trivial. What makes it interesting is the second level. The film also deals with it very serious issues, much debated, which in recent times have been written many works: the need to scientifically examine the religion (and the ability to do so), freedom of expression enjoyed by those who want to suppress it; by discussions on what should be the moral basis of society (and whether they should be necessarily religious) to the role of so-called 'Moderates' within the community of faith. It 'just that the latter is addressed in Maher's final film, some did not like, so be accused of "secular fundamentalism" but when the invitation to grow and to reason, abandoning extremism, is addressed in particular to believers. What is at stake is the final message, the survival of the planet is a real risk, that would be useless to deny, and fail to mention stupid.
In conclusion, the film Religiolus is ideal for leisure intelligently, even convincing some friends believer (not fanatic) to go see it together. And then continue the discussion at the bar.
Maher, do you hope to do with a movie like Religiolus?
"I want to prove that religion is harmful to society and potential to destroy our civilization. I hope that this film might produce an effect equal if not greater than it has had on the environment An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. I just hope that can stimulate a debate civil and reasonable. "
In the film she explicitly states that Islam is closely connected to fundamentalist violence.
"Yes, but I hope that something will change in the future. Islam is now where Christianity was in 1400 when he began playing strength to be open and light."
Topics that the film will make it the target of attacks by fundamentalists?
"I'd rather die standing than live on my knees. But do not think that we all have it with me: there is a lot of people thank me for saying so. It is sufficient that the agnostics to organize themselves a bit 'better, as do the men. "
Religiolus you accomplished before the U.S. presidential election. Has anything changed?
"The sea change that we all expect from President Obama is yet to come. That said, the religious theme and the concept of faith are always current. The dogmatic fanaticism has not changed one iota for centuries and the fundamentalist temptation seems stronger that ever. For me, fundamentalism is no better than the other, they are all outliers.
She is an atheist?
"I prefer to call myself a realist. I am the son of a Catholic father and a Jewish mother, but I remain convinced that the phenomena of nature we must think about science, not religion. "
Even with the film she looks forward to say that fundamentalism in America and worldwide. Confirmation?
"Sure. I am still afraid that we Americans think we have been guided by a president for eight years, anti-intellectual, anti-scientific, maniac of Jesus Christ, who has led us into a swamp putrid and stagnant. The separation of church and state promulgated by our founding fathers has run by the wayside. How many other countries are in similar situations? My warning is especially governments: ricominciante again govern with reason. Not with religion. "
The film is a satirical documentary as they took on the religion and its organized forms, in particular, the three Abrahamic religions, beginning with the title, the union of the words religion (religion) and ridiculous (ridiculous), which is an assonance Italian lost in the adaptation, without of any significance.
It was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival September 6, 2008 and subsequently in several international film festivals, including the Torino Film Festival.
LOS ANGELES - "Stop believe it or suffer the CONSEQUENC and". Here is a summary of a documentary film and fun as soon Religiolus, which arrives in Italy tomorrow, distributed in 30 copies by Eagle Pictures. From the director of Borat, Larry Charles, conceived by and starring Bill Maher, known American TV comedy, the film is a cheerful inquiry among the most controversial, disturbing and sometimes ridiculous (hence the title) of the three monotheistic religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The obedience to religious dogma, fanaticism, have for years been targeted by talk-show television Maher, on Politically Incorrect the current Real Time with Bill Maher. "In the film I wanted to deal with the demystification of religious taboos - said Maher, 52 years - talk about a touchy subject for many even arsonist, while at the same time laughing." With
Religiolus, Maher takes the viewer from the heart of Puritan America "redneck" to the libertarian Amsterdam (now troubled by new ethnic-religious conflicts), the Holy Land to the Vatican, entertaining conversations, often hilarious, with followers of all faiths and questioning any "proof" of existence of God, touching on themes such as homosexuality. "There is a priest - tells Maher - who has declared for half an hour before the camera that there was no homosexuality and then confesses his sexual orientation ...".
Religiolus is a film on two levels. The first is quite simple: the authors wanted to make a film that revolves around religious fundamentalism, indeed, around the religious folklore, as well highlight the title. I'm not big it took research to find the material suitable for human needs. So much so that Bill Maher, the protagonist, sometimes almost ends up losing its role, eventually becoming the comedian that acts as a shoulder throw the hook, and religious leaders always fall for it. Well, almost: when is a real 'shoulder', a Catholic father Foster, who is in his game, the yield is less than comical.
If we stopped here, would be a funny movie but trivial. What makes it interesting is the second level. The film also deals with it very serious issues, much debated, which in recent times have been written many works: the need to scientifically examine the religion (and the ability to do so), freedom of expression enjoyed by those who want to suppress it; by discussions on what should be the moral basis of society (and whether they should be necessarily religious) to the role of so-called 'Moderates' within the community of faith. It 'just that the latter is addressed in Maher's final film, some did not like, so be accused of "secular fundamentalism" but when the invitation to grow and to reason, abandoning extremism, is addressed in particular to believers. What is at stake is the final message, the survival of the planet is a real risk, that would be useless to deny, and fail to mention stupid.
In conclusion, the film Religiolus is ideal for leisure intelligently, even convincing some friends believer (not fanatic) to go see it together. And then continue the discussion at the bar.
Maher, do you hope to do with a movie like Religiolus?
"I want to prove that religion is harmful to society and potential to destroy our civilization. I hope that this film might produce an effect equal if not greater than it has had on the environment An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. I just hope that can stimulate a debate civil and reasonable. "
In the film she explicitly states that Islam is closely connected to fundamentalist violence.
"Yes, but I hope that something will change in the future. Islam is now where Christianity was in 1400 when he began playing strength to be open and light."
Topics that the film will make it the target of attacks by fundamentalists?
"I'd rather die standing than live on my knees. But do not think that we all have it with me: there is a lot of people thank me for saying so. It is sufficient that the agnostics to organize themselves a bit 'better, as do the men. "
Religiolus you accomplished before the U.S. presidential election. Has anything changed?
"The sea change that we all expect from President Obama is yet to come. That said, the religious theme and the concept of faith are always current. The dogmatic fanaticism has not changed one iota for centuries and the fundamentalist temptation seems stronger that ever. For me, fundamentalism is no better than the other, they are all outliers.
She is an atheist?
"I prefer to call myself a realist. I am the son of a Catholic father and a Jewish mother, but I remain convinced that the phenomena of nature we must think about science, not religion. "
Even with the film she looks forward to say that fundamentalism in America and worldwide. Confirmation?
"Sure. I am still afraid that we Americans think we have been guided by a president for eight years, anti-intellectual, anti-scientific, maniac of Jesus Christ, who has led us into a swamp putrid and stagnant. The separation of church and state promulgated by our founding fathers has run by the wayside. How many other countries are in similar situations? My warning is especially governments: ricominciante again govern with reason. Not with religion. "
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