24 Mar 1995
Priest
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
Here Below
The true story of a nun who betrayed a network of Resistance fighters after having a passionate but doomed love affair with a priest during the Second World War.
Top Billed Cast
Céline Sallette Soeur Luce
Éric Caravaca Martial
François Loriquet Victor
Maud Rayer Mère supérieure
Adeline D'Hermy Soeur Camille
Jacques Spiesser L'évêque
Nelly Antignac Adrienne
Yves Beneyton Père Simon
Aladin Reibel Le chirurgien
Jean-Pierre Bagot Père Georges
Oscar Copp Étienne
Patrick Hauthier Gilbert
Pierre Tissot Le rouquin
Roberto Magalhães Marc
Richard Ecalle Contact Bergerac
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