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Léon Morin, prêtre
FRANCE · 1961

Léon Morin, prêtre

Jean-Pierre Melville
religion and faith intellectual debate marxism vs catholicism confession and spirituality romantic tension
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Synopsis

Barny, although a Marxist, is intrigued by the mysteries of religion. In confession, she teases a priest, Léon Morin, but he is a young and intelligent man and ready to discuss anything.

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