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Excellent analysis! It seems so rare these days to find art that is honest about the doubts and struggles that accompany the religious life, and it is refreshing to hear about someone who is working with those themes. Especially in art by Christians for Christians, there is enormous pressure to portray the life of faith as one free from any problems or worries - the "redemption" narrative, which although authentic for many people, is only part of the story, and which has been overworked in my opinion. Thanks for showcasing artists who are being honest and direct about what they see.

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Sep 19, 2021Liked by j. elliot

Gotta see me some Sorrentino! On art that mix mundanity and transcendence in unsettling ways, another great film that comes to mind is 'Lourdes' from 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_EoX6rEPFs

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