In this religious-themed film, the image of God is not only built on the props and scenery such as the large and small crosses and Jesus statues hanging on the wall of Anna's house, but also subtly permeated by the camera in the whole film. In each shot, such a unique and innovative design makes the audience subconsciously feel that God is everywhere when they appreciate the film. The beauty of a good movie is not what is made, but how it is made. Paradies: Glaube is such a good movie that knows how to fit its theme technically and accurately. ()
The heroine in the film is constantly in motion and walking, but Ulrich eschews the shoulder-resistance motion shots that many independent art directors may choose to shoot to show chaos and evolution. With the ingenious positioning of fixed shots and the combination of long shots, the chaotic experiences of various parties in religious beliefs or conflicts, the images show a religious calm and classical, calm yet full of undercurrents and tensions. (
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Ulrich Seidl aimed at Jesus. The scale of this film is equally astounding, but the naked sex scenes are no longer the focus. The intuitive display of the conflict between religious life and real life is the essence of this film. Racial discrimination controversy is generally, this one may also make some Christians dissatisfied. "Paradies: Glaube" also shows some aspects of Austrian society, and even has many self-deprecating lines full of comedy. The director also showed faint dissatisfaction with the state of the country. (
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