Diary of a Country Priest (Movie, 1951)
Original title: Journal d'un curé de campagne
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In Diary of a Country Priest movie, you'll witness the profound isolation and spiritual struggles of a young priest, whose unwavering faith clashes with the harsh realities of human existence. The film evokes a deep sense of empathy as it explores themes of loneliness, doubt, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.
After watching this, you'll feel a lingering sadness mixed with introspection about the complexities of faith and the human condition.
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Summary: An inexperienced, sickly priest shows up in the rural French community of Ambricourt, where he joins the community's clergy. But the locals don't take kindly to the priest, and his ascetic ways and unsociable demeanor make him an outcast. During Bible studies at the nearby girls school, he is continually mocked by his students. Then his attempt to intervene in a family feud backfires into a scandal. His failures, compounded with his declining health, begin to erode his faith.
Genres: Drama
Director: Robert Bresson
Main Cast: Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel
Production Countries: France
Original Language: fr
Release Date: February 7, 1951
Certification: NR
Rating: 7.522/10 (255 votes)