This historical drama follows the life of Henri Grouès, a man who became known as Abbé Pierre. The story tracks his journey from joining the Resistance during World War II to his lifelong commitment to helping the impoverished and homeless. It explores his transition from a young man of faith to a public figure and founder of the Emmaus movement, highlighting his efforts to advocate for the marginalized and his struggle against social injustice.
The film was directed by Frédéric Tellier, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Alain-Michel Blanc and Olivier Gorce. This production is the fourth in Tellier's directorial timeline, following Un Flic, Through the Fire, and Goliath. The movie stars Benjamin Lavernhe in the title role, supported by Emmanuelle Bercot, Michel Vuillermoz, Antoine Laurent, Alain Sachs, and Leïla Muse. A total of 60 cast and crew members are credited.
Produced in France by SND, France 3 Cinéma, and WY Productions, the film had a budget of 18 million USD. Since its release, it has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 734 votes and a score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 100 votes.
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