Passiflora
In 1986, Montreal's Olympic Stadium welcomed Pope John Paul II and Michael Jackson, revealing themes of mass manipulation and marginalized voices.
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In 1986, Montreal's Olympic Stadium welcomed Pope John Paul II and Michael Jackson, revealing themes of mass manipulation and marginalized voices.
Synopsis
Montreal's Olympic stadium hosts simultaneous visits from Pope John Paul II and Michael Jackson in 1986. "Passiflora" uses animation, music, street theater, and dramatization to reflect on these events. The film addresses the manipulation of the masses and features the voices of marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, and abortion activists. It comments on a decade marked by institutional complacency and celebrates the resistance of those often overlooked.
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