Leon Morin Priest (1961) - Leon Morin Priest (1961) - DVD

In Jean-Pierre Melville's stirring drama set in occupied France during World War II, atheist, leftist-leaning widow Barny (Emmanuelle Riva) strikes up an unlikely friendship with young priest Lon Morin (Jean-Paul Belmondo). Their relationship, which evolves from confrontational to one of intellectual discourse, becomes complicated by Barny's undeniable attraction to Leon. With Irne Tunc, Nicole Mirel, Gisle Grimm. Director's cut; 128 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentary; interview; bonus short "24 heures de la vie d'un clown" (1946); theatrical trailer. In French with English subtitles.