Question 1

What was the working title of Abbé Pierre: A Century of Devotion?

Accepted Answer

The working title was "Les onze vies de l'abbé Pierre" ("The Eleven Lives of Abbé Pierre" in English).

Question 2

Why did the production team keep Benjamin Lavernhe's nose instead of using prosthetics?

Accepted Answer

They chose to not go overboard and kept his nose; Frédéric Tellier stated that an actor sometimes looks most like someone else when not trying to look like them, citing Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line.

Question 3

What challenge did writer/director Frédéric Tellier face while writing the movie?

Accepted Answer

It took a long time because available sources were mostly hagiographical or legends. Everything cleared up when he met Laurent Desmard, who shared personal memories and insights about Abbé Pierre's doubts, failures, and origins.

Question 4

Which festivals featured Abbé Pierre: A Century of Devotion?

Accepted Answer

The film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival (2023), São Paulo International Short Film Festival – Curta Kinoforum (2024), and Olhar de Cinema - Curitiba International Film Festival (2024). It also received a César Awards nomination in 2024.

Question 5

Which actor portrays Henri Grouès (Abbé Pierre) in the film?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Lavernhe plays Henri Grouès, known as Abbé Pierre.

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