The Pilgrimage (1964)

Since 1935, inspired by the Catholic writer/lyricist/essayist and victim of World War One, Charles Péguy, students (at first from the Sorbonne) have set off on a pilgrimage towards the cathedral in Chartres. The journey takes about two to three days, Moritz de Hadeln’s documentary of the pilgrimage, called Le Pèlé for short, lasts roughly an hour. Four crews followed the groups – there are many ways leading to Chartres – on their journey through the countryside.

Director: Moritz de Hadeln, Sandro Bertossa, Walter Marti
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date:
Production: Teleproduction
Country: Switzerland
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pilgrimage about?
Since 1935, inspired by the Catholic writer/lyricist/essayist and victim of World War One, Charles Péguy, students (at first from the Sorbonne) have set off on a pilgrimage towards the cathedral in Chartres. The journey takes about two to three days, Moritz de Hadeln’s documentary of the pilgrimage, called Le Pèlé for short, lasts roughly an hour. Four crews followed the groups – there are many ways leading to Chartres – on their journey through the countryside.
Who directed The Pilgrimage?
The Pilgrimage was directed by Moritz de Hadeln, Sandro Bertossa, Walter Marti.
How long is The Pilgrimage?
The Pilgrimage has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Pilgrimage?
The Pilgrimage is a Documentary film.
Where was The Pilgrimage produced?
The Pilgrimage was produced in Switzerland.