The Passion of Gabriel

Religion, desire and civil war are the ingredients of this complicated drama from today’s Colombia. Gabriel is an unorthodox priest who lives in a corner of Colombia where the conflict between the army and guerrilla reigns. Gabriel loves life, he loves his calling and he loves a young woman he cannot marry because of his priesthood. To his small local community Gabriel is a symbol of hope and the joy of life, he works to help people to enter meaningful professions, and his local engagement is an inspiration to many. To some, however, it becomes too much. jo