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Directed by Carlos Carrera and starring Gael García Bernal, this film tackled one of society's biggest taboos: the forbidden affair between a young Catholic priest and a local parishioner. The movie generated immense controversy, yet its critical look at institutional hypocrisy made it a massive box-office hit. Contemporary Voices and Fearless Storytelling Mexican Hot Movies