The Holy Boy, by Paolo Strippoli: a Beautiful Thriller on the Catholic Faith

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Paolo Strippoli throws the viewer in an Italian commune called "the valley of smiles", whose inhabitants are influenced by a teenager who takes over their sufferings.

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Here's my opinion of "The Holy Boy" which is released on September 2nd in the cinemas. Presented at the Venice Mostra in September 2025, this so-called horror film is especially... dreadful [...]

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In the mountains of Italy, a teenager is able to absorb the pain of others. With a careful staging, this philosophical tale filled with mysteries reveals the religious divisions of a country.