THEthe 14, 15 and 16 April, Italian cinemas will host Christspiracy, The new documentary directed by Kip Andersenknown for his previous works such as Cowracy, What the Health And Seaspiracy. Together with Kameron WatersAndersen presents an investigation that arises a provocative question: “Is there a spiritual or ethical way to kill an animal?” The film offers a reflection on the relationship between religion, ethics and our vision on animals, a theme that aims to arouse a large debate.
ChristsPiracy, a global investigation into faith and animals
Christspiracy It was born from an accurate research that brought the directors to different parts of the world, where they have interviewed theologians, archaeologists, shamans and peasantsin order to collect different perspectives on the question of ethics and the use of animals in religious traditions. The project, which developed in seven years of work, explores the spiritual implications of the consumption of meat And how religion can influence our behavior towards animals.
An unpublished interpretation on the figure of Jesus
One of the central aspects of the film it concerns the figure of Jesus Christ and his relationship with animal sacrifice. As explained by Kameron Waters, «Christspiracy It is not a film against religion, but offers an unpublished point of view on Jesus and can help closer to many people ». The documentary tries to find out if there are connections between the figure of Jesus and the theme of animal sacrificeraising questions about his possible vision in relation to the suffering of animals.
ChristsPiracy, An experience that has changed the lives of the directors
During the making of the film, Andersen and Waters faced a series of challenges, including Episodes of surveillance with drones and intense situations related to the documentation of animal sacrifice practices. Waters shared how these experiences influenced his vision of the world and spirituality. In particular, he told of a crucial moment in which he started reflecting on Daniele’s diet and on the fact that «The Eden Garden is Plant-Based“. This thought has stimulated a significant change in its perception, which has also evolved into an active commitment in the world of veganism.
Fundraising to defense of animals
The documentary received the Joaquin Phoenix’s applause and activist and activistwho had already collaborated with Andersen in the production of What the Health. The Oscar winner said that “Christspiracy He exposes unforgivable truths about animal violence in the name of religion ». In addition to its provocative content, the documentary has A concrete social objective. Part of the collections of the film will be intended for organizations that work for the defense of animalslike the National League for the defense of the dog (LNDC) and the sanctuar network. It is also possible to support the project through a campaign of fundraising on Gofundmeaimed at actively supporting the cause.
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