Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre

It needed a resistance hero and a man ready to go right to the end to make himself heard and save multiples lives. It showed however that cynism of politics was off the point, and that his call was heard at a wide scale. L'abbé Pierre popularity entered the heart of French people until its end, never betraying his values. Something that it is good to remind in our society where cynism and statistics make the law.

To speak a bit more of the movie itself, it could have been better. All characters are not well introducted and we do not know who they are and generally the movie could have been more structured to be more understandable. It has however great actresses and actors, to begin with Claudia Cardinale and Lambert Wilson. And such surges of solidarity are really moving.

one of rare films who are more than touching or good, beautiful or impeccable. it is a profound , convincing pledge for discover yourself . because it is a story of solidarity in a chilling winter. and precise portrait of a legendary figures of French Catholic Church. it is one of the most important roles of Lambert Wilson. and a great work from Claudia Cardinale. sure, it is a remarkable film. but, more important, it is the state after its end. because it is the film of a specific emotion. and this does it impressive , more than the artistic virtues. the feeling about the other. the image of the basic purpose of Emaus. the effort of Father Pierre not only for save the poor people but to remind a fundamental duty. an impressive film. and a clear message.

A very realistic movies when it comes to scenes showing in which situation a lot of people were living in. The rest is probably loosely based on famous french priest story, very well interpreted by actor Wilson.

its beauty is result of precise acting and inspired exploration of story. dramatic, touching, useful, it is not a story about fight of man but remember of basic values. and this is its secret - it is far to be perfect but it remains convincing at whole. a film about generosity, with impressive images and few extraordinary moments. a film about sacrifice, with American blockbusters spirit but different in its essence.a Christian movie but special in the image of God presentation. like many French historical movies , it has good and bad parts. but the basic purpose is clear - discover a man work and a splendid sacrifice. remind a big and not easy question of each period. and suggest a solution. that is all.

This priest ,looked upon by the French people as the contemporary Saint Vincent de Paul,for sure deserved better than this so-so film which does not do the great man justice.Whereas Maurice Cloche had brilliantly succeeded in 1947 in transferring Saint Vincent de Paul's life ("Monsieur Vincent" )to the screen,Denis Amar did not rise to the occasion.And however,the actor he chose was excellent:Lambert Wilson,one of the best contemporary French thespians .They put the weight on him and he carried it.Thanks to him ,the film is not boring.He confessed he would have played the part for free.Such is l'Abbé Pierre's popularity in France.