Calvary (2014)
Calvary (2014) is an Irish drama film written and directed by John Michael McDonagh. In the film, Father James is confronted with a troubled soul who confesses to him about suffering sexual abuse from a priest in his childhood. Shocked by this revelation, Father James offers sympathy for the man’s pain. However, things take a dark turn when the man reveals his plan to murder Father James as revenge for the indifference towards priestly child abuse. In a twisted logic, the man believes that killing an innocent priest will spark more outrage than punishing a guilty one. He gives Father James one week before carrying out his plan on Sunday. Seeking guidance from Bishop Garret Montgomery, James is surprised to find him nonchalant about the threats. The bishop suggests that it would not be breaking the sacrament if they reported it to the police since no crime has been committed and the perpetrator does not seek forgiveness. Ultimately, it is left up to Father James to decide whether or not to involve the authorities.
James, faced with hostility from some of the locals, chooses to continue with his parish responsibilities as usual. During this time, his previous daughter Fiona visits him. He makes an effort to talk to her about her suicide attempt, but she shifts the blame onto a failed relationship instead. Meanwhile, news spreads that Jack Brennan has assaulted his cheating wife Veronica. James speaks to both of them separately and Jack denies any wrongdoing, putting the blame on Veronica’s lover Simon. Both parties express their unhappiness in their marriage. In an attempt to understand Simon’s background and behavior towards women, James consults Father Leary but is disappointed when Leary suggests disregarding Veronica’s injuries out of fear for being accused of racism against Simon’s African roots due to past violent Catholic missions.
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Cast:  Brendan GleesonFather James  Chris O'DowdJack Brennan  Kelly ReillyFiona Lavelle  Aidan GillenDr. Frank Harte  Dylan MoranMichael Fitzgerald  Isaach De BankoléSimon  M. Emmet WalshThe Writer  Marie-Josée CrozeTeresa  Domhnall GleesonFreddie Joyce  David WilmotFather Leary |
Calvary (2014) is an Irish drama film written and directed by John Michael McDonagh. In the film, Father James is confronted with a troubled soul who confesses to him about suffering sexual abuse from a priest in his childhood. Shocked by this revelation, Father James offers sympathy for the man’s pain. However, things take a dark turn when the man reveals his plan to murder Father James as revenge for the indifference towards priestly child abuse. In a twisted logic, the man believes that killing an innocent priest will spark more outrage than punishing a guilty one. He gives Father James one week before carrying out his plan on Sunday. Seeking guidance from Bishop Garret Montgomery, James is surprised to find him nonchalant about the threats. The bishop suggests that it would not be breaking the sacrament if they reported it to the police since no crime has been committed and the perpetrator does not seek forgiveness. Ultimately, it is left up to Father James to decide whether or not to involve the authorities.
James, faced with hostility from some of the locals, chooses to continue with his parish responsibilities as usual. During this time, his previous daughter Fiona visits him. He makes an effort to talk to her about her suicide attempt, but she shifts the blame onto a failed relationship instead. Meanwhile, news spreads that Jack Brennan has assaulted his cheating wife Veronica. James speaks to both of them separately and Jack denies any wrongdoing, putting the blame on Veronica’s lover Simon. Both parties express their unhappiness in their marriage. In an attempt to understand Simon’s background and behavior towards women, James consults Father Leary but is disappointed when Leary suggests disregarding Veronica’s injuries out of fear for being accused of racism against Simon’s African roots due to past violent Catholic missions.
