SineMormoN Getting to Know Mormons Through Their Movies
Cinema, which serves as a mirror to society, has from the outset attracted considerable attention to religious beliefs and practices. Indeed, this interest has paved the way for the emergence of numerous films exploring religions and their themes. Furthermore, the emergence and rapid proliferation of so-called new religious movements from the 1950s onward has further expanded the range of films themed around religion and belief. Today, films are used not only by traditional religious structures but also by new religious movements, which have become renowned as alternative forms of religiosity in the modern age. However, it cannot be said that all movements utilize films with the same competence. This is because not all of these groups have developed a systematic cinematic structure of their own. Considering this, Mormons hold a distinct position within the new religious movements. Based on this, this study explores the question, "What is constructed or presented as the Mormon religion and Mormon identity in films produced under the umbrella of Mormon cinema?"
Keywords: Cinema, Film, Religion, New Religious Movements, Faith, Mormon.
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