The Ecumenical Jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival has chosen a film that, above all, stands out for the artistic excellence of its cinematic form in every respect. We believe that the award-winning film serves as a powerful warning against the risks posed by the ideological drift of both the faith and the necessary denunciation of any form of violence against the most vulnerable. Both are hopeful approaches which can become corrupted when, reduced to a mere set of rules, prevent us from seeing the humanity of others—and perhaps our own.
In its exploration of the central conflict between different convictions, the award-winning film not only questions the boundaries between the public and private spheres but does so with great narrative skill, interweaving the individual stories of complex and profound characters. Finally, it should be noted that this is a film that raises many questions and appeals to the viewer’s experience to answer them, thus constituting a rich work of art for debate and reflection.