Gabriele Amorth
Actor · 1925 – 2016 · Modena, Italy
Gabriele Amorth S.S.P. (1 May 1925 – 16 September 2016) was an Italian Catholic priest of the Paulines and an exorcist for the Diocese of Rome. Amorth, along with five other priests, founded the International Association of Exorcists. His work in demonology and Catholic exorcism gained him international recognition. Over the course of his career, Amorth claimed to have performed tens of thousands of exorcisms, at least 60,000, and became one of the most prominent and controversial figures in the Catholic Church in the modern era.
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Movie5.1DocumentaryHorrorWilliam Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.
The Devil and Father Amorth
2018 · 106 votes
MovieDocumentaryFrom Texas to the Vatican, Satan Lives meets with Satanists, exorcists, cult icons - believers and non-believers alike - to ask why in the age of reason the Devil remains so powerful and seductive.
Satan Lives
2015
Movie5.7DocumentaryThe intriguing life of Father Gabriele Amorth, the famed exorcist, and witness his confrontations with the devil's influence on humanity in this revealing biopic.
MovieDocumentaryHorrorWho is the devil, and how does he operate? What are his weapons? How do you protect yourself and loved ones from these demonic attacks? When does true demonic possession occur? What is an exorcism? Who is an exorcist? TRIUMPH OVER EVIL: Battle of the Exorcists is a new docu-drama that aims to answer these and other questions. The documentary delves into the various aspects of demonic possession and exorcism, showcasing the escalation and significance as well as the role of Catholic priesthood and Mary, the Mother of God, in the battle against evil. Under the patronage and approval of the International Association of Exorcists, the film features several experts including never before seen commentary from the world-renowned Vatican exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth.