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Words with Gods (2014)

"It is time to know each other"

5.720142h 13mEN
DramaComedy

Directed by Guillermo Arriaga

Rating

5.7/10

Runtime

2h 13m

Language

EN

Release

November 20, 2014

Director

Guillermo Arriaga

Overview

The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an individual's relationship with his/her ...

Cast

Miranda Tapsell

Miranda Tapsell

Woman (ep. "True Gods")

Chico Diaz

Chico Diaz

The Man (ep. "The Man Who Stole a Duck")

Tanuja Samarth

Tanuja Samarth

Leela (ep. "God Room")

Masatoshi Nagase

Masatoshi Nagase

(ep. "Sufferings")

Yaël Abecassis

Yaël Abecassis

(ep. "The Book of Amos")

Zohar Shtrauss

Zohar Shtrauss

(ep. "The Book of Amos")

Sarai Givaty

Sarai Givaty

(ep. "The Book of Amos")

Juan Fernández

Juan Fernández

The Killer (ep. "The Confession")

Pepón Nieto

Pepón Nieto

Cab Driver (ep. "The Confession")

Paco Sagarzazu

Paco Sagarzazu

Old Man (ep. "The Confession")

Emir Kusturica

Emir Kusturica

Monk (ep. "Our Life")

Yılmaz Erdoğan

Yılmaz Erdoğan

(ep. "Sometimes Look Up - Kaboki")

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Words with Gods (2014), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an individual's relationship with his/her god or gods...or the lack thereof. In Words with Gods, each director recounts a narrative centered around human fragility, as well as environmental and cultural crises involving specific religions with which each has a personal relationship; including early Aboriginal Spirituality, Umbanda, Buddhism, the Abrahamic faiths, Hinduism, and Atheism. An animated sequence by Mexican animator Maribel Martinez is woven through each of the film segments, with each segment narratively connected as a feature-length film.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Words with Gods. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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