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Inspired by a true story, The Believer recounts the life of Danny
Balint from fervent religious student to rising star in a neofascist
political movement that subverts almost everything he was brought
up to believe. In a fascinating series of twists and turns, Danny
exhibits all the passion of the converted as he browses militia-movement
Web sites, utters hate-filled but articulate discourses on Judaism
and its teachings, and promotes the violent attack upon and ultimate
destruction of his most hated enemies.
When
his own suppressed identity seems likely to be revealed, he flees
to a upstate training enclave, further galvanizing his desire to
act out the vicious and heinous vilification subscribed to by him
and his compatriots. But as events ensue and striking contradictions
multiply, something in Danny's soul prompts a complex and incredible
resolution. With a uniquely intelligent and perceptive vision, Bean
steers us on a course which is both enlightening and enthralling,
one which avoids easy psychological explanations and creates an
unforgettable film experience. |
