Paradies: Glaube

For religious fanatic Anna Maria paradise is with Jezus. Ulrich Seidl uses her story to reveal what it means to wear a cross. Paradies: Glaube is another typical Seidl featuring non-professional actors, static shots and a crucifix masturbation scene. Paradies: Glaube sees the return of Teresa’s sister from Paradies: Liebe. While Teresa tries her luck in the Kenyan sex industry, her sister Anna Maria (Maria Hofstätter, Hundstage, Import/Export ) seeks paradise with Jezus. During her holidays, this religious fanatic goes door to door with sculptures of Mother Mary. When her husband, a paralysed Muslim returns from Egypt after a multi-year absence, a domestic struggle develops surrounding marriage and religion.

Ulrich Seidl: "In the course…