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This documentary is based on the testimonies and work of Father Jacques, a French monk and Righteous Gentile. Father Jacque was born in 1900 with the name Lucien Bunel. During the Nazi occupation of France he was the Headmaster of the Saint-Therese de l´ Enfant Jesus Petit College in Avon. Three Jewish boys sheltered there. Louis Malle’s 1987 film “Au revoir les enfants” also perpetuates the story of Father Jacques.

Director : Michel Fresnel

Production Year : 1990

Duration : 52

Language : French