Crime Of Padre Amaro

Synopsis: Controversial Mexican drama about a young priest assigned to a small parish to help an aging clergyman.  Upon his arrival he meets Amelia (Ana Claudia Talancon), a sweet 16-year-old whose devotion to her religion is soon channeled into an obsession with the freshly frocked father, who learns that his new station is filled with padres who abuse their power for sex, money and more power. 

Starring:  Gael García Bernal, Sancho Gracia, Ana Claudia Talancon 

Director:  Carlos Carrera 

Writer:  
Vicente Leñero 
Eça de Queirós (novel)

Released:  2002 (theater)

Rating:   for sexuality, language and some disturbing images.

Country:  Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France 

Language:  Spanish

AKA: Crimen del padre Amaro, El (Spain)