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: While based on the 1875 Portuguese novel by Eça de Queiroz, screenwriter Vicente Leñero updated the setting to contemporary Mexico to address modern-day corruption, such as the intersection of the church and drug cartels.

O Crime do Padre Amaro (2002): Faith, Scandal, and the Controversy That Shook the Church o crime do padre amaro 2002 exclusive

The original 2002 Mexican theatrical cut (118 min) is the director’s definitive version. An extended “European cut” (125 min) exists with additional scenes of Benito’s drug negotiation and a longer monologue from Natalio—but Carrera has disowned it. Seek the Mexican DVD/Blu-ray released by Zima Entertainment or the Criterion Channel edition (which includes Carrera’s commentary). : While based on the 1875 Portuguese novel