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The narrative unfolds in the devoutly Catholic town of Pula and examines themes of faith, fanaticism, and vigilante justice.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 May 2024
In comparison, the movie’s villains only use Hinduism as a façade for violence and financial gain, rather than as a sincere fixture of their fanaticism.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 May 2024
In comparison, the movie’s villains only use Hinduism as a façade for violence and financial gain, rather than as a sincere fixture of their fanaticism.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Fanaticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanaticism. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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fanaticism
noun
fa·nat·i·cism
fə-ˈnat-ə-ˌsiz-əm 
: fanatic outlook or behavior especially as exhibited by excessive enthusiasm, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions on some subject
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