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‘Conspiracy of Silence’ on DVD March 12th
“A challenging, thought-provoking debut that compassionately questions the relevance of celibacy in the Catholic Church” - The Hollywood Reporter
Written and directed by John Deery, and inspired by true events, Conspiracy of Silence highlights the Church’s present-day dilemma on its position on celibacy. Featuring a superb ensemble cast including Academy Award winner Brenda Fricker, Sean McGinley, John Lynch and Hugh Bonneville, the film also includes a cameo from the legendary Irish chat show host, Gay Byrne.
How far will the Catholic Church go to cover up its own hypocrisy? Conspiracy of Silence tells the story of a young trainee priest torn between the love for his girlfriend and his vocation to the Catholic Church. Set in contemporary Ireland, the film begins with two seemingly unrelated events: the suicide of beloved and well-respected Father Frank Sweeney, and the expulsion of a young seminary student, Daniel McLaughlin.
When local investigative reporter, David Foley, aggressively pursues the two stories, he begins to uncover a shocking secret that links both incidents and leads directly to the highest ranks of the Catholic Church.
Conspiracy of Silence is a provocative and timely drama that exposes the impact of celibacy – an issue the Catholic Church remains reluctant to address.
View Trailer: www.conspiracyofsilence.co.uk
