Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is a 1989 French film, directed by Denis Amar, and starring Lambert Wilson and Claudia Cardinale. Supporting actor Robert Hirsch won a Best Supporting Actor award from the French Academy of Cinema for the film.
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Plot
Based on a true story, the film recounts the efforts by a parish priest, Father Pierre, to gain assistance from the government for the homeless, who after World War II were living in poverty and suffering from one of the coldest winters on record. His plea, which was published in newspapers, roused public support and resulted in the establishment of a charity, "Les Chiffoniers d'Emmaus" (The Ragpickers of Emmaus) to raise funds for them. The charity is still operational.
Cast
Lambert Wilson – Father Pierre
Claudia Cardinale – Hélène Vannier
Robert Hirsch – Raoul
Bernie Bonvoisin – Castaing
Isabelle Petit-Jacques – Mademoiselle Coutaz
Stephane Butet – Jean
Wladimir Yordanoff – Senator Charmat
Philippe Leroy – Jacques
Laurent Terzieff – Press Boss
Bernard Lefort – Paris Prefect of Police
Awards
Robert Hirsch won the César Award for Best Supporting Actor from the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma in 1990.