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Léon Morin, Priest

Léon Morin, Priest (1961)

September. 21,1961

7.5

| Drama Romance

The widow Barny lives in Nazi-occupied France, looking after her half-Jewish daughter in a small village. When the Germans arrive, she decides to baptize her and chooses priest Léon Morin to do so. After spending some time with him, the relationship with her confessor turns into a confrontation with both God and her own repressed desire.

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Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo as Leon Morin

[2021] Hommage national à Jean-Paul Belmondo [2020] Le Fantôme de Laurent Terzieff [2009] A Man and His Dog [2000] Amazon [1999] Peut-être [1998] Half a Chance

Emmanuelle Riva as Barny

[2013] A Greek Type of Problem [2013] Michael H. – Profession: Director [2012] Amour [2011] Skylab [2009] A Man and His Dog [2008] The Great Alibi

Irène Tunc as Christine Sangredin

[1972] Two English Girls [1970] Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime [1968] Heartbeat [1967] The Last Adventure [1961] Léon Morin, Priest [1961] Conqueror of the Orient

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Reviews

Steineded

1961/09/21

How sad is this?

Smartorhypo

1961/09/22

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Derry Herrera

1961/09/23

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Guillelmina

1961/09/24

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.