Having been born and raised a Catholic [as well as having a brother who is a priest] I would have to say that if this movie is, in any way, controversial, it would have to seem that way to the hypocrites who know, but refuse to acknowledge, that these things happen to, and with, people and priests in the Catholic church. That being said, this is a sad and beautiful movie. Gail Garcia Bernal and Ana Claudia Talancon as Father Amaro and Amelia give wonderful performances as do all of the actors.
In addition to the primary roles there are several interesting characters including [in my opinion, one of the best] the retarded daughter of the sexton. Upon meeting Father Amaro she takes his hand and starts to pull it down inside her dress showing us that inside, as well as outside, she is a woman. Then later in the movie, as she hears what's going on in the next room, you can see and feel her frustration that it can't be her in there.
Give yourself a cinematic fiesta and see this movie. If you watch it based on my recommendation and you don't like it you can always email me and tell me so.
In addition to the primary roles there are several interesting characters including [in my opinion, one of the best] the retarded daughter of the sexton. Upon meeting Father Amaro she takes his hand and starts to pull it down inside her dress showing us that inside, as well as outside, she is a woman. Then later in the movie, as she hears what's going on in the next room, you can see and feel her frustration that it can't be her in there.
Give yourself a cinematic fiesta and see this movie. If you watch it based on my recommendation and you don't like it you can always email me and tell me so.