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A Particular Friend
English
World Premiere

A Particular Friend

15 minutes
When Father Matthew discovers an intimacy between two of the other priests at a remote conversion-therapy centre in Northern Ireland, his attempt to do the right thing leads to a crisis of faith and feeling.
Genres: Drama
Content Warnings: Adult Content, Homophobia
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Developed through a series of interviews and meetings with victims of Conversion Therapy, 'A Particular Friend' tells the story of Matthew, a priest and CT practitioner at a remote rehab centre for gay priests in Northern Ireland. With his judgement marred by a lifetime of sexual shaming and internalised homophobia, Matthew believes that he is helping his fellow priests. But when he discovers a potential relationship between two of the inmates, Matthew realises that perhaps the practice is much more harmful than good and there are better ways for him to choose the path of compassion and understanding. Behind the striking religious imagery and repressed sexuality, 'A Particular Friend' is the story of one man’s desire to be good and his journey to discover how.
Studio: Flumeri Films / NI Screen / Pink Tape
Producers: Jessica Palmarozza
From: GB
Produced In: IE, GB
Directors: Eileen Tracey
Writers: Eileen Tracey
Lead Actors: Brian MilliganChris RobinsonDesmond Eastwood
Supporting Actors: Stuart DunneLiam BurkeChristopher Ranaldi
Key Crew: Jonathas NazarethSarraa
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