The Ragpickers of Emmaus

The Ragpickers of Emmaus

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 23, 1955

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

User Score

70%

Original Title

Les chiffonniers d'Emmaüs

Production Companies

Nordia Films, Cocinor

Director

Robert Darène

Description

The Emmaüs community opened and functioned thanks to the generous impetus of Abbé Pierre Groues, bringing together a cross-section of the underprivileged: unemployed truck drivers, former paratroopers, young people leaving prison, etc., and underprivileged families. The "ragpickers" manage to make a bit of money by practicing the art of "chine", while the abbé tries his hand at winning radio games. The accident and death of one of them will unite the Emmaus companions even more.