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.
Movie: Perfect Obedience
Top 10 Billed Cast
Padre Ángel de la Cruz
Julián Santos (Adulto)
Padre Robles
Julián 'Sacramento' Santos
Señora Alcérreca
Sierva de Cristo
Padre Ángel de la Cruz (anciano)
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