Abbé Pierre - A Century of Devotion

2023 · 138 min · FR · 6.6 (101 votes)

Dir. Frédéric Tellier · Starring Benjamin Lavernhe, Emmanuelle Bercot, Michel Vuillermoz, Antoine Laurent, Alain Sachs, Leïla Muse

History

The life of Henri Grouès, known as Abbé Pierre, from his time in the Resistance in WWII to his fights against poverty and for the homeless.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply moving and reflective journey through a life defined by unwavering dedication. It feels profoundly empathetic, inspiring viewers to consider the enduring power of compassion and the fight for human dignity. A steady, poignant chronicle of a remarkable individual's impact on history.

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