Movie Description
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
(1989)Overview
Postwar France was slow to recover from the after-effects of the World War Two. The economy was doing poorly, and many people were poor and homeless, sleeping under bridges, etc. The winter of 1953-54 proved particularly difficult for these people, as it was one of the coldest on record. Father Pierre (Lambert Wilson), a parish priest, on seeing the suffering of these people (and their frequent death from the cold), was moved to write the French government seeking help for them. When his letter, which was published in the newspapers, succeeded in rousing overwhelming popular support for helping the homeless, he was able to form a charitable group (still active today) titled "Les Chiffoniers d'Emmaus," or "The Ragpickers of Emmaus" to channel help to them. This biographical film tells the true story of Abbe Pierre's successful efforts in those years.
Featured Crew
Cast
L'abbé Pierre
Hélène Larmier
Raoul
Castaing, dit "la Castagne"
Le ministre de l'Intérieur
Le préfet de police
Le député Robert Buron
Le sénateur Charmat
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Facts
Original TitleHiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-10-31
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesLes Productions Belles Rives,Midships Associés
Genres
- Drama
- History
