Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
Synopsis
Postwar France was slow to recover from the after-effects of the World War Two. The economy was doing poorly, and many people were poor and homeless, sleeping under bridges, etc. The winter of 1953-54 proved particularly difficult for these people, as it was one of the coldest on record. Father Pierre (Lambert Wilson), a parish priest, on seeing the suffering of these people (and their frequent death from the cold), was moved to write the French government seeking help for them. When his letter, which was published in the newspapers, succeeded in rousing overwhelming popular support for helping the homeless, he was able to form a charitable group (still active today) titled "Les Chiffoniers d'Emmaus," or "The Ragpickers of Emmaus" to channel help to them. This biographical film tells the true story of Abbe Pierre's successful efforts in those years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Amar
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie Devort, Denis Amar
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Belles Rives, Midships Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Amar
Marie Devort, Denis Amar
Philippe Sarde
Gérard de Battista
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Jacques Caziot
Production Design
Denis Amar
Director
Gérard de Battista
Director of Photography
Marie Devort
Writer
Denis Amar
Writer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
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What is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre about?
Postwar France was slow to recover from the after-effects of the World War Two. The economy was doing poorly, and many people were poor and homeless, sleeping under bridges, etc. The winter of 1953-54 proved particularly difficult for these people, as it was one of the coldest on record. Father Pierre (Lambert Wilson), a parish priest, on seeing the suffering of these people (and their frequent death from the cold), was moved to write the French government seeking help for them. When his letter, which was published in the newspapers, succeeded in rousing overwhelming popular support for helping the homeless, he was able to form a charitable group (still active today) titled "Les Chiffoniers d'Emmaus," or "The Ragpickers of Emmaus" to channel help to them. This biographical film tells the true story of Abbe Pierre's successful efforts in those years.
Who directed Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre was directed by Denis Amar.
Who stars in Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
The principal cast of Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre includes Lambert Wilson, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Hirsch, Bernie Bonvoisin, Antoine Vitez.
When was Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre released and how long is it?
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre was composed by Philippe Sarde.