Perfect Obedience (2014)
The story that shook the church
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.
Cast
- Juan Manuel Bernal - Padre Ángel de la Cruz
- Alfonso Herrera - Julián Santos (Adulto)
- Luis Ernesto Franco - Padre Robles
- Sebastián Aguirre - Julián 'Sacramento' Santos
- Alejandro De Hoyos - Alberto Martínez
- Claudette Maillé - Señora Alcérreca
- Juan Ignacio Aranda - Padre Galaviz
- Miguel Loyo - Andrés Lomelí
- Luciana González de León - Sierva de Cristo
- Juan Carlos Colombo - Padre Ángel de la Cruz (anciano)
Screenplay
Keywords
pedophile priest, roman catholic church, lgbt, gay theme
Trailer
Perfect Obedience TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Perfect Obedience about?
- 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.
- Who directed Perfect Obedience?
- Perfect Obedience was directed by Luis Urquiza.
- Who stars in Perfect Obedience?
- Perfect Obedience stars Juan Manuel Bernal, Alfonso Herrera, Luis Ernesto Franco, Sebastián Aguirre, Alejandro De Hoyos, Claudette Maillé.
- How long is Perfect Obedience?
- Perfect Obedience has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Perfect Obedience?
- Perfect Obedience is a Drama film.
- Where was Perfect Obedience produced?
- Perfect Obedience was produced in Mexico.