Diary of a Country Priest
1951, French. Directed by Robert Bresson.
A priest of humble origin, lost in the maze of worldiness
An inexperienced, sickly priest shows up in the rural French community of Ambricourt, where he joins the community's clergy. But the locals don't take kindly to the priest, and his ascetic ways and unsociable demeanor make him an outcast. During Bible studies at the nearby girls school, he is continually mocked by his students. Then his attempt to intervene in a family feud backfires into a scandal. His failures, compounded with his declining health, begin to erode his faith.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert BressonDirector
- Claude LayduCuré d'Ambricourt
- Jean RiveyreLe Comte
- Adrien BorelPriest of Torcy
- Rachel BérendtLa Comtesse
- Nicole MaureyMiss Louise
- Nicole LadmiralChantal
- Martine LemaireSéraphita Dumontel
- Antoine BalpêtréDr. Delbende
- Jean DanetOlivier
- Gaston SéverinCanon
- Yvette EtiévantFemme de Ménage
- Bernard HubrennePrêtre Dufrety
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1951
- Original title
- Journal d'un curé de campagne
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Robert Bresson
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What Diary of a Country Priest is based on
Diary of a Country Priest is based on The Diary of a Country Priest, a 1936 novel by Georges Bernanos.
Novel · 1936
The Diary of a Country Priest
By Georges Bernanos
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Diary of a Country Priest: quick answers
Is Diary of a Country Priest worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 293 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Diary of a Country Priest?
Diary of a Country Priest runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Diary of a Country Priest have a post-credits scene?
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Diary of a Country Priest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Diary of a Country Priest is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Diary of a Country Priest on?
Diary of a Country Priest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Diary of a Country Priest?
If you liked Diary of a Country Priest, try The Keys of the Kingdom, Fatima, The Left Hand of God.
Who directed Diary of a Country Priest?
Diary of a Country Priest (1951) was directed by Robert Bresson and stars Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel.
What is Diary of a Country Priest based on?
Diary of a Country Priest is based on The Diary of a Country Priest, a 1936 novel by Georges Bernanos.