Abbé Pierre : a century of devotion [DVD]
2024
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Born into a wealthy family, Henri Grouès was a resistance fighter, member of parliament, defender of the homeless, revolutionary and iconoclast. From the benches of the National Assembly to the shanty towns of the Parisian suburbs, his commitment to the weakest earned him international fame. The creation of Emmaüs and the tidal wave of his unforgettable appeal in the winter of 1954 made him an icon. However, every day, he doubted his actions. His fragility, his suffering, his barely credible private life remained unknown to the general public. Revolted by poverty and injustice, often criticized, sometimes betrayed, Henri Grouès had a thousand lives and fought a thousand battles. He left his mark on history under the name he chose for himself: Abbé Pierre.
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Author:
Tellier, Frederic (Television director), director, screenwriterGorce, Olivier, screenwriterLavernhe, Benjamin, 1984-, actorBercot, Emmanuelle, 1967-, actorVuillermoz, Michel, actor
Imprint:
Australia : Distributed by Madman Entertainment, ©2024.
Collation:
1 DVD-video (138 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm
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Notes:
Catalogued from container.Madman Entertainment : PAL291.Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.Original French title: L'Abbé Pierre: Une vie de combats.French. English subtitles.
Credits:
Director, Frédéric Tellier ; screenwriters, Frédéric Tellier, Olivier Gorce.
Performers:
Cast: Antoine Laurent, Alain Sachs, Leïla Muse.
Audience:
Censorship classification : M.
System details:
DVD video ; Dolby Digital 5.1/2.0 ; PAL ; Region 4 ; Anamorphic widescreen 16:9.
Dewey class:
791.4372
Language:
French
Subject:
Pierre, abbe, 1912-2007 -- DramaCatholic Church -- Clergy -- DramaEmmaus (Movement) -- DramaWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements -- DramaPolitical activists -- France -- Biography -- DramaFeature films -- FranceMotion pictures, FrenchForeign language filmsBiographical filmsHistorical filmsWar filmsFeature filmsFiction films
BRN:
571713
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | DVD | ABB | Available |
| Hampton Library | DVD | ABB | Onloan - Due: 09 Aug 2025 |