The Devil's Work
Oct 31, 2018 · 24m
Director
Carlos MottaOverview
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.
Cast of The Devil's Work
Crew of The Devil's Work
About The Devil's Work
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 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…
When was The Devil's Work released?
The Devil's Work was released on October 31, 2018.
How long is The Devil's Work?
The Devil's Work runs 24 minutes.
Who directed The Devil's Work?
The Devil's Work was directed by Carlos Motta.
Who is in the cast of The Devil's Work?
The cast of The Devil's Work includes Dario Azzellini (Saint Peter Damian’s voice), Paulo Pascoal (José Francisco Pereira), John Arthur Peetz (The Monk) and Vicente Wallenstein (The Conquistador).