Conspiracy of Silence

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Conspiracy of Silence is a drama set in Ireland and inspired by real events.

The film challenges celibacy and its implication for the Catholic Church in the 21st century. Written and Directed by John Deery, the cast includes: Brenda Fricker, Hugh Bonneville, John Lynch, Jonathan Forbes, Jason Barry, Sean McGinley, Fintan McKeown, Jim Norton and Hugh Quarshie. Conspiracy of Silence won the U.S. National Board of Review of Motion Pictures ‘Freedom of Expression’ Award in 2004. The screenplay was developed at the Sundance Screenwriters’ Lab in Utah and won the Hartley-Merrill International Screenwriting Award, presented to Deery at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001. The film was Opening Night film at the Galway Film Festival in 2003.

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