I'd want to begin by going over the story's history. Apocryphal Christian literature with an apocalyptic and visionary perspective includes The Secret Book, a byproduct of mediaeval theosophy and also known as the Gospel of John in literature. The Secret Book's content is deemed heretical by the Orthodox Church; these aspects are mostly indicative of dualistic beliefs, particularly the theory of Bogomilism. In its content, it explores the prehistory of the world's creation as well as the future history of humanity. Based on the religious-philosophical concepts of moderate dualism and gnosticism, this future history of humanity blends Christian and non-Christian beliefs.
These days, the only Latin transcriptions of this work exist are the Parisian and Vienna versions, referred to as the Codex Carcashsoniensis. The Latin translation has a direct bearing on the missionary activity of Bogomil babun (priest) Nasaria in 1170, whose objective was to disseminate Bogomils' beliefs among followers of the Catholic faith.
I had a great time watching this French-Macedonian quest for the truth; it's the kind of movie that will get you to think more deeply, give you the chance to start looking, and leave you with very subtle hints as to where the search should go.
There are many images in cinematography that linger in the memory and never cease to captivate and enthral. Occasionally incredibly stunning, frequently poignant, yet infused with a cunning, fantastical sense of humour. This story appears to be straightforward: a young Frenchman seeking the truth hidden in the Bogomils' "secret book" has the choice to investigate the "in-between" world and the thin line separating sanity from insanity.
Actors from France and the Balkans are expertly cast, and there is meticulous camera work and direction as well. Strongly advised, yet based on personal experience, I am aware that these films are difficult to get and are typically only shown during special screenings at film festivals.
