celibacy

Irreversible

Wed, 22 May 2002

A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because some acts can’t be undone. Because man is an animal. Because the desire for vengeance is a natural impulse. Because most crimes remain unpunished.

Hitman

Wed, 21 Nov 2007

A genetically engineered assassin with deadly aim, known only as "Agent 47" eliminates strategic targets for a top-secret organization. But when he's double-crossed, the hunter becomes the prey as 47 finds himself in a life-or-death game of international intrigue.

The Testament of Ann Lee

Thu, 25 Dec 2025

The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers.

Porn in the Hood

Wed, 11 Jul 2012

3 childhood friends who have never left their hometown in the suburb try to get into porn as a way of earning easy money.

The Priest's Wife

Tue, 22 Dec 1970

After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.

Jeffrey

Fri, 18 Aug 1995

Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that being celibate is the only option to protect himself. As fate would have it, shortly after his declaration of a sex-free existence, he meets the handsome Steve Howard, his dream man -- except for his HIV-positive status. Facing this dilemma, Jeffrey turns to his best friend and an outrageous priest for guidance.

40 Days and 40 Nights

Fri, 01 Mar 2002

Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.

Priest

Fri, 24 Mar 1995

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

The Third Way

Sun, 27 Apr 2014

Documentary film about Catholic Church teachings about homosexuality. Describes the "third way", the lifestyle lead by orthodox gay Catholics practicing celibacy out of personal choice, an often overlooked demographic in the debates about homosexuality in the Church.

The Crime of Padre Amaro

Tue, 01 Oct 2002

Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.

Prêtres interdits

Thu, 22 Nov 1973

Célibat des prêtres, le calvaire de l'Église

Tue, 13 Sep 2022

Priests, theologians and bishops are increasingly confessing that the majority of clergy no longer keep celibacy. They condemn the institution of the church and its treatment of priests. And they refuse to obey the ecclesiastical laws imposed by the Vatican. They no longer want to keep their private lives secret. Many are calling for an end to compulsory celibacy.

Celibaat

Sat, 28 Sep 2019

A documentary about the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the Netherlands.

Blind Owl

Invalid Date

A celibate lighthouse keeper and his influencer wife descend into madness, haunted by visions of a mysterious woman and tormented by memories of a loveless marriage.