1 Movie Starring Jean Riveyre

Diary of a Country Priest

Diary of a Country Priest

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1954-04-05

Languages:

French

Countries:

France

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

(6141 Reviews)

Director:

Robert Bresson

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Georges Bernanos (novel)

Robert Bresson

Fullplot:

In Ambricourt, an idealistic young Priest (Claude Laydu) arrives to be the local parish priest. He attempts to live a Christ-like life, but his actions are misunderstood. The community of the small town does not accept him, and although having a serious disease in the stomach, the inexperienced and frail priest tries to help the dwellers, and has a situation with the wealthy family of the location.

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