Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre (1989)
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.
Cast
- Lambert Wilson - L'abbé Pierre
- Claudia Cardinale - Hélène Larmier
- Robert Hirsch - Raoul
- Bernie Bonvoisin - Castaing, dit "la Castagne"
- Antoine Vitez - Le ministre de l'Intérieur
- Bernard Lefort - Le préfet de police
- Maxime Leroux - Le député Robert Buron
- Wladimir Yordanoff - Le sénateur Charmat
Screenplay
Keywords
community service, community action, community spirit, social history, famous people, human dignity, community development, community drama, community organizing
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre stars Lambert Wilson, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Hirsch, Bernie Bonvoisin, Antoine Vitez, Bernard Lefort.
- How long is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
- Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
- Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre produced?
- Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre was produced in France.