Staying with British-produced films for a moment, 'Priest' is another gay-themed movie from Britain, released in 1994. It was Antonia Bird's first-ever time in the director's chair, and she found herself tasked with doing justice to Jimmy McGovern's incredible screenplay. As the name suggests, the film is about a Roman Catholic priest who finds his faith put the ultimate test by a combination of circumstances.
Robert Carlyle of 'Trainspotting' and 'The Beach' fame is the perfect foil to Linus Roach's character of Father Greg Pilkington, who arrives in a small town pious and conservative, but finds himself attracted to Carlyle's character despite himself and doesn't know how to deal with it. Woven into all this is a parable about the Church's role in covering up abuse, making for a bleak viewing experience. It's sometimes difficult to watch, but it's a story that feels like it had to be told.