Diary of a Country Priest
"A priest of humble origin, lost in the maze of worldiness"
Originally released in 1951. Diary of a Country Priest is a drama film. directed by Robert Bresson.
Starring Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, and Adrien Borel
Synopsis
An inexperienced, sickly priest shows up in the rural French community of Ambricourt, where he joins the community's clergy. But the locals don't take kindly to the priest, and his ascetic ways and unsociable demeanor make him an outcast. During Bible studies at the nearby girls school, he is continually mocked by his students. Then his attempt to intervene in a family feud backfires into a scandal. His failures, compounded with his declining health, begin to erode his faith.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (278 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- UGC Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diary of a Country Priest about?
An inexperienced, sickly priest shows up in the rural French community of Ambricourt, where he joins the community's clergy. But the locals don't take kindly to the priest, and his ascetic ways and...
Who directed Diary of a Country Priest?
Diary of a Country Priest was directed by Robert Bresson.
How long is Diary of a Country Priest?
Diary of a Country Priest has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Diary of a Country Priest released?
Diary of a Country Priest was released on February 7, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diary of a Country Priest?
The main cast of Diary of a Country Priest includes Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel, Rachel Bérendt, Nicole Maurey.
Is Diary of a Country Priest worth watching?
Diary of a Country Priest has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 278 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.