| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (128 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Jean-Pierre Melville |
| Event |
Originally produced by Kino Lorber in 1961. |
| Summary |
Against the turbulent backdrop of occupied France, a priest and a beautiful, lonely young widow form a friendship. Barny, although a Marxist, is intrigued by the mysteries of religion. In confession, she meets the young priest Léon Morin and tries to provoke a reaction, but finds herself drawn in by the man. On the brink of conversion, Barny realizes she has fallen in love. Nominated for a **BAFTA Award** for Best Foreign Actor. Winner of an Award at the **Venice Film Festival**. "*A fascinating, unexpected movie that fans of French film in general, and Melville in particular, will not want to miss.*" Kenneth Turan, **Los Angeles Times** |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English |
| Subject |
Priests -- Sexual misconduct by clergy -- Man-woman relationships.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Melville, Jean-Pierre, 1917-1973, film director.
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Melville, Jean-Pierre, 1917-1973, actor.
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Kino Lorber (Firm),. Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm) Distributor.
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| Music No. |
6485044 Kanopy |
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