From Evil — Don't Deliver Us

( Mais ne nous délivrez pas du mal ) is a controversial 1971 French horror-drama film directed by Joël Séria. It is famous for being initially banned in France due to its themes of adolescent rebellion, sacrilege, and nihilism. Core Premise & Plot

Their behavior escalates from mischievous pranks and mocking communion to increasingly cruel and sadistic acts, including animal cruelty and the seduction and eventual murder of a man. Don't Deliver Us from Evil

Feeling stifled by religious conformity and unloved by their parents, they make a pact to renounce God and dedicate themselves to Satan. ( Mais ne nous délivrez pas du mal

The film follows two teenage girls, Anne and Lore, who are students at a rigid Catholic boarding school. Feeling stifled by religious conformity and unloved by

Faced with the threat of being separated, the girls choose a final, extreme act to ensure they remain together forever. Context & Controversies