Have you ever felt bored by religion? In particular by the cultural interference by Christian Church? Well, this movie shows you were right. It tells that religion is a way to obtain power and richness. And that all this can be based on a cynical circumvention. But it is like Bellocchio didn't have the certainty it was all fake. It's like he didn't want to see and show it all. Maybe because he hasn't the courage to admit that Church hasn't an irreplaceable social role. Maybe because Church can be both a powerful enemy and a powerful friend. Maybe because he feels he cannot change it. So he suggests a convenient solution: to find a love, because sweetness can help you forget, to be an artist to deceive yourself, cure your wounded honor and be faithful. I would suggest not forgetting religion makes men martyrs and devils, anyway a great movie!
Review of My Mother's Smile
