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A performance of austerity on the subject of austerity. A filmmaker practices austerity to create art; a priest (Claude Laydu) practices austerity to instill faith: both seek to fluorish growth amidst the people. The ascetic habits and characteristics of the Priest are at once reflected in... Read More: http://aestheticsofthemind.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/diary-of-a-country-priest-journal-dun-cure-de-campagne/

João Oliveira 10

24Apr12

Can´t take this movie out of my head...

Howard Orr

6Jan12

Somehow totally conveys the menace of evil to this non-believer. Try out in a matinee with Pialat's "Sous Le Soleil De Satan" for a really cheery night in.

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sergey babkin

26Nov11

If I knew anything about ethics of catholicism, I would like it even more.

Greg S.

12Nov11

I understand why some find the film hard to watch, its far from dull but it requires a strong investment from the viewer. The film unfolds as testaments of seemingly selfless faith begin to border on intentional martyrdom. What's redeeming is the payoff in end isn't from god as old man in the sky but the revelation that grace can be found anywhere and that its not only accessible suffering. Masterpiece.

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Robin Whenary

1Oct11

Beautiful and innovative (in it's use of diffuse and reflected light) cinematography by L. H. Burel.

Francisco R.

9Jul11

We find in the frail, forbearing main character and that fortunate coupling with the hateful, conniving townies a daunting trial of faith, and through the accurate, very insightful dialogue we ultimately find the idealized answer to what it means to be catholic. On the other hand, there is also a chance you may feel completely indifferent to it if you're not that interested in religious culture.