Controversial Polish cleric Father Henryk Jankowski is desperate to employ Mel Gibson to direct a movie about his life. The 70-year-old believes the actor-turned-director's religious credentials combined with his moviemaking skills make him a perfect choice to helm the forthcoming biopic. He says, "(Gibson is) a great man and an honest Catholic. He's also a distinguished artist. His Passion (Of The Christ) was a real masterpiece."We have never met face to face, but the opportunity is coming up."The Henryk Jankowski Institute, run by the cleric's colleagues, will launch a range of branded T-shirts, cigarette lighters and other merchandise in a bid to finance the film.Gibson's Passion of the Christ, which depits the last twelve hours of Jesus's life recieved mixed review with many arguing it was too violent and anti-semitic.The movie went on to gross $611,899,420 worldwide.

But it's Gibson revent religious outbursts that have grabbed the attention of the world's media. In 2006 he was arrested for drink driving when he ranted about the Jews to the arresting officers claiming that they were the cause of 'all the wars in the world'.

He released two apologies and denied being an anti-Semite.

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