The Devil's Work
Originally released in 2018. The Devil's Work is a feature film. directed by Carlos Motta. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dario Azzellini, Paulo Pascoal, and John Arthur Peetz
Synopsis
A historical documentary and filmic poem that interprets the story of José Francisco Pereira, an enslaved man who was tried by the Lisbon Inquisition for sorcery and sodomy. An adaptation of Pereira’s trial is interwoven with passages from Saint Peter Damian’s passionate 11th-century condemnation of sodomy as an unrepeatable sin in Letter 31 (also known as The Book of Gomorrah), and Walter Benjamin’s iconic elucidations on historicism and progress in Theses on the Philosophy of History. The film revisits the morally and legally charged figure of the sodomite as a violent historical construction and expression of ecclesiastical, institutional, and colonial patriarchy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Work about?
A historical documentary and filmic poem that interprets the story of José Francisco Pereira, an enslaved man who was tried by the Lisbon Inquisition for sorcery and sodomy. An adaptation of Perei...
Who directed The Devil's Work?
The Devil's Work was directed by Carlos Motta.
How long is The Devil's Work?
The Devil's Work has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was The Devil's Work released?
The Devil's Work was released on October 31, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's Work?
The main cast of The Devil's Work includes Dario Azzellini, Paulo Pascoal, John Arthur Peetz, Vicente Wallenstein.