The Seminarian
Il Seminarista
Synopsis
Italy, 1959. A ten-year-old boy called Guido enters a Catholic seminary, fascinated by the idea of becoming a priest. He quickly understands that in order to be a good seminarian he has to submit to an ascetic and unnatural training, consisting in mortification of the flesh, obsession with sin and repression of one's sexual instincts and desires. Guido finds himself up against a deeply hierarchical system, where strict observance of rules and blind obedience to superiors are taught. A system in which thinking for oneself is forbidden.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecconi Gabriele
- Original Title
- Il Seminarista
- Release Date
- 14/11/2013
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecconi Gabriele
Department Leadership Roster
Cecconi Gabriele
Director
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What is The Seminarian about?
Italy, 1959. A ten-year-old boy called Guido enters a Catholic seminary, fascinated by the idea of becoming a priest. He quickly understands that in order to be a good seminarian he has to submit to an ascetic and unnatural training, consisting in mortification of the flesh, obsession with sin and repression of one's sexual instincts and desires. Guido finds himself up against a deeply hierarchical system, where strict observance of rules and blind obedience to superiors are taught. A system in which thinking for oneself is forbidden.
Who directed The Seminarian?
The Seminarian was directed by Cecconi Gabriele.
Who stars in The Seminarian?
The principal cast of The Seminarian includes Not specified.
When was The Seminarian released and how long is it?
The Seminarian was released in 2013 with a total runtime of Unknown.