Giovanni Ziberna: "Our Lady's intercession is fundamental in the fight against the devil"

Giovani Ziberna is the director of "Libera Nos: The battle of the exorcists", the only documentary approved by the International Association of Exorcists. After his conversion a few years ago, Ziberna realized that Catholics need to become aware that the devil exists. Without obsessing about it, but gaining a good knowledge to be prepared.

This is the origin of the film, in which several exorcists collaborate, offering a realistic vision of the action of the devil in the world, contrary to what is seen in Hollywood. Without sensationalism and with an unexpected ray of hope for Catholics, "Libera Nos" wants to "share the Christian victory over evil".

What is the basis for exorcism performances?

- The depictions of exorcisms are based on real cases of deliverance from diabolical possessions experienced by members of the International Association of Exorcists. We have included testimonies of experienced exorcists, such as Father Gabriele Amorth, Father Francesco Bamonte and many others, to present an authentic and professional view of the phenomenon.

Are there any surprising facts you learned during the making of this documentary?

- During the making of the documentary, we learned the importance of prayer, sacramentals, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the communion of saints in the spiritual struggle. These elements are fundamental to understand the power of God over evil.

At the end of the documentary there are several minutes dedicated to the Virgin Mary and her action against the devil, why did you think it was important to dedicate so much time to Saint Mary?

- It seemed important to us to dedicate time to the Virgin Mary because her intercession is fundamental in the fight against the devil, and her action and consecration to her Immaculate Heart are key elements in the Christian victory over evil. The most important thing we have understood is that the most dangerous fight against the devil is the ordinary one, in which the "enemy" remains hidden and acts to make us fall into sin, and Mary is our most important ally in this fight.

Paloma López Campos, November 9, 2024

Adapted from: www.omnesmag.com