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201575 min16documentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

The Battle with Satan

201575 min16documentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Approximately 20,000 exorcisms are performed annually in Poland, with some individuals believing they are possessed and seeking these rituals.

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Konrad Szołajski,

Bartosz Kowalski

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Approximately 20,000 exorcisms are performed annually in Poland, with some individuals believing they are possessed and seeking these rituals.

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Konrad Szołajski

Konrad Szołajskidirector

Bartosz Kowalskidirector

Konrad Szołajski

Konrad Szołajskiwriter

Stanisław Radońcast

Dominika Skrok-Wolskacast

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Father Radon, a Catholic priest and scientist, investigates the rise of exorcism in the Roman Catholic Church. Since Pope John Paul II reintroduced the ritual in the late 20th century, Poland has seen around 20,000 exorcisms each year. Many young girls believe they are possessed and seek these rituals. Radon questions whether exorcism truly helps or simply perpetuates superstition, hindering access to essential psychiatric care.

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