Synopsis
A respectful visit to two hospitals and one hospice run by the Brothers of Saint John of God, in Paris, Lyon and Marseille. In these three places the Brothers of the Order tenderly serve the sick and the afflicted, among whom demented, crippled and destitute people.
Credits
Director (1)
Actor (1)
Full credits (2)
- Director of Photography : René Gosset
- Narrator : Jean Desailly
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Themes : Religion
- Production language : French
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French
- Production year : 1953
- Runtime : 17 min
- Color type : Color
- Audio format : Mono
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In the maternity ward, Céline awaits the arrival of her first child. It is Jeanne, her partner, who will bring her into the world. At night, in the entrance hall of the hospital, she meets men who are waiting, like herself.
🏆 This short film won the César Award 2024 for Best Short Film (Fiction)