Obediencia Perfecta
- Drama
The fictional Father Ángel de la Cruz is based on Legion of Christ founder Marcial Maciel, whose long history of child abuse was not addressed until 2006 and only publicly acknowledged in 2009. But director Luis Urquiza chooses to structure his film through the largely uncomprehending, wondering eyes of 13-year-old Julián, who travels from the arms of his loving pastoral family into the austere, hallowed halls of the seminary. Singling out the boy as his intimate disciple, installing him in his palatial private quarters and redubbing him “Sacramento Santos,” Father Ángel begins Julian’s instruction into the mysteries of “perfect obedience,” whose cardinal rule is: Never question a superior’s actions.
Perfect Obedience is a 2014 Spanish-language drama that examines the abuse of authority within the Catholic Church through the perspective of a 13-year-old boy entering seminary. Inspired by the true story of Legion of Christ founder Marcial Maciel, the film follows young Julián as he encounters a charismatic priest who demands absolute, unquestioning obedience. The movie is now available to stream.
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Juan Manuel BernalPadre Ángel de la Cruz
Alfonso HerreraJulián Santos (Adulto)
Luis Ernesto FrancoPadre Robles
Sebastián AguirreJulián 'Sacramento' Santos- Alejandro De HoyosAlberto Martínez
Claudette MailléSeñora Alcérreca- Juan Ignacio ArandaPadre Galaviz
- Miguel LoyoAndrés Lomelí
Luciana González de LeónSierva de Cristo
Juan Carlos ColomboPadre Ángel de la Cruz (anciano)
Dagoberto GamaArzobispo- José BarrenecheaÁlvaro Cortuela
Isabel AerenlundMamá de Alberto- Miguel BerjonGustavo Núñez
Germán BraccoQuicha
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When was Perfect Obedience released?
Perfect Obedience was released on May 2, 2014.
What is the film based on?
The film is inspired by the true story of Marcial Maciel, founder of the Legion of Christ, whose history of child abuse was publicly acknowledged in 2009. Director Luis Urquiza fictionalizes this account through the character Father Ángel de la Cruz and the experience of a young seminarian.
Who is the main character?
The film centers on 13-year-old Julián, a boy from a loving pastoral family who enters seminary and becomes the focus of the manipulative priest Father Ángel's attention.
What language is the film in?
Perfect Obedience is a Spanish-language drama.
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