
Léon Morin, Priest
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville
Produced by Rome-Paris Films, Concordia Compagnia Cinematografica
A philosophical romance between a skeptical widow and an intellectually engaged priest, built on theological debate and the tension between faith and reason during occupied France.
Barny, although a Marxist, is intrigued by the mysteries of religion. In confession, she teases a priest, Léon Morin, but he is a young and intelligent man and ready to discuss anything.
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Is Léon Morin, Priest violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.
Is Léon Morin, Priest sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Léon Morin, Priest scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Léon Morin, Priest easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Léon Morin, Priest end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
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Like Léon Morin, Priest
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Léon Morin, Priest
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Léon Morin, Priest, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Léon Morin, Priest, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Léon Morin, Priest, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































