I Salute You, Mary

I Salute You, Mary - 2003-01-21. Director: Jean-Luc Godard, France, 1985, Color, 107 minutes. Upon the release of this film, the Pope, the Catholic Church, and numerous demonstrators around the world condemned it for insulting the sanctities of the church. The consequences of this film show that after 26 years of filmmaking, Godard still has the ability and courage to effectively expose rigid dogmas and create controversy. However, what got lost in this uproar was the film itself, which was unexpectedly smooth, clear, calm, and bright. A sensitive and poetic work that modernizes the story of the Virgin Mary's virginity and presents it with 20th-century themes. Mary is a gas station worker who also plays basketball and constantly struggles with the advances and expressions of love from her boyfriend, Joseph, who is deeply troubled by Mary's reluctance to get out of bed with him. This film is a deep reflection and examination of the essence of heresy and sanctity, which may seem trivial at first glance, but upon closer inspection, its solid and robust logic becomes apparent. 'I Salute You, Mary' is a sincere, rich, and captivating worship of the nature of what is mundane and what is sublime, as well as a few profound points about the relationship between the physical body and the celestial spirit that should not be overlooked.