DRAMA | FRANCE | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
The Churchmen, originally released in France as Ainsi soient-ils and winner of The Best Film at the International Catholic Film Festival is an intense drama about five young candidates for the priesthood who arrive at Paris' Capuchin Seminary to begin their training. As they prepare to take their vows, each will see their commitment to the cross tested and whether they can withstand temptations from outside the seminary walls and from their own hidden passions.
The charismatic Father Fromenger welcomes the new students. Directed by Rodolphe Tissot, 2011.
After a student gets attacked by a drug addict he was trying to help, repercussions ripple through the seminary. Directed by Rodolphe Tissot, 2011.
The seminarians attend a philosophy course at the local university, triggering hostility among some of the students. Directed by Rodolphe Tissot, 2011.
The students travel to a small town for their Christmas break, where the plan is that they will assist the local parish priest. Directed by Rodolphe Tissot, 2011.
The seminarians skirmish with the police as they try to help a group of illegal African immigrants facing eviction. Directed by Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont, 2011.
Yann's accompaniment helps his classmate Camille make a sensation as a nightclub singer which opens doors of temptations for him. Directed by Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont, 2011.
Raphael explores all options to keep legal action from bringing his family down. Directed by Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont, 2011.
In the face of a mounting crisis with the illegal immigrants, Paris' Capuchin Seminary comes under attack. Directed by Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont, 2011.
