# Diary of a Country Priest (1951)

> An austere French spiritual drama follows a frail young priest whose sincere ministry collides with illness, suspicion, and the moral tensions of a rural parish.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28231

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Robert Bresson
- Cast: Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel, Rachel Bérendt, Nicole Maurey, Nicole Ladmiral, Martine Lemaire, Antoine Balpêtré
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042619/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: austere, melancholic, contemplative, quiet evening, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

An idealistic young priest struggles to connect with a skeptical rural community while battling his own health issues.

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