ABBÉ PIERRE: A CENTURY OF DEVOTION

by Frédéric Tellier
2023, France, 2h17

 

Starring : Benjamin Lavernhe, Emmanuelle Bercot, Michel Vuillermoz
Screenplay : Frédéric Tellier, Olivier Gorce
Cinematography : Renaud Chassaing
Music : Bryce Dressner
Setting : Nicolas de Boiscuillé
Costumes : Charlotte Betaillole
Film editing : Valérie Deseine
Production : Wassim Béji, Thierry Desmichelle
Synopsis
The inspiring story of Abbé Pierre, from his time in the Resistance to his post-war engagement in fighting poverty and inadequate housing. The film evokes his life, his doubts, his upheavals and the creation of the Emmaus movement. A story of compassion, determination and solidarity.