popery

Popery

Truthbubbles videos (2016/17)

“There are many that think I am too fierce against Popedom; on the contrary, I complain that I am, alas! Too mild; I wish I could breathe out lightning against the pope and Popedom, and that every word were a thunderbolt.”

– Martin Luther


Popery is the art of making fun of the Vatican and the Pope. It is a form of satire that has been around for centuries, but in our time it has become more relevant than ever. The Vatican is a powerful institution that has a lot of influence on the world.

In this videos series made for Truthbubbles, humor and irony is used to critique the Vatican and its practices. The videos are short and to the point, and they are designed to make people think about the role of the Vatican in our lives.



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Antipope

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(44″)
view Antipope


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Burnt to the Stake

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(1'44″)
view Burnt to the Stake


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Super Bowl Pope

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(1'37″)
view Super Bowl Pope


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Candid Camera

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(1'33″)
view Candid Camera


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Personal Jesus

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(1'55″)
view Personal Jesus


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Forgive the Vatican

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(2'30″)
view Forgive the Vatican


Truthbubbles (2016/17)
— photo & video art by Frank Zweers