The Priest, the Painter and the Devil
Synopsis
This documentary discusses a mysterious priest named Berenger Sauniere who allegedly discovered a secret treasure in his church at Rennes-le-Chateau in southern France. The program takes a fanciful journey as to whether the treasure existed and what might have been its source. It also seeks to connect Sauniere with the mythological "secret society" known as the Priory of Sion. The 1982 book Holy Blood, Holy Grail and Dan Brown's 2003 novel The Da Vinci code are both inspired by the Rennes-le-Chateau myth.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Lincoln
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Lincoln
- Original Title
- The Priest, the Painter and the Devil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Lincoln
Henry Lincoln
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Lincoln
Director
Henry Lincoln
Writer
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What is The Priest, the Painter and the Devil about?
This documentary discusses a mysterious priest named Berenger Sauniere who allegedly discovered a secret treasure in his church at Rennes-le-Chateau in southern France. The program takes a fanciful journey as to whether the treasure existed and what might have been its source. It also seeks to connect Sauniere with the mythological "secret society" known as the Priory of Sion. The 1982 book Holy Blood, Holy Grail and Dan Brown's 2003 novel The Da Vinci code are both inspired by the Rennes-le-Chateau myth.
Who directed The Priest, the Painter and the Devil?
The Priest, the Painter and the Devil was directed by Henry Lincoln.
Who stars in The Priest, the Painter and the Devil?
The principal cast of The Priest, the Painter and the Devil includes Not specified.
When was The Priest, the Painter and the Devil released and how long is it?
The Priest, the Painter and the Devil was released in 1974 with a total runtime of Unknown.