description Under the Sun of Satan Overview
Under the Sun of Satan is a 1987 French drama directed by Maurice Pialat and starring Gérard Depardieu. Based on Georges Bernanos’ novel, it portrays a troubled priest in northern France during the 1920s grappling with spiritual conflict amidst societal corruption. The film received the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival.
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info Under the Sun of Satan Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1987 |
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What novel is the 1987 film Under the Sun of Satan adapted from?
The film is a direct adaptation of Georges Bernanos's 1926 novel of the same name. Bernanos is also famous for writing the source material for the acclaimed film Diary of a Country Priest.
Who stars as the troubled priest in Under the Sun of Satan?
French actor Gérard Depardieu stars as the troubled Abbé Donissan. The film's director, Maurice Pialat, also plays a significant supporting role as the priest's superior, Menou-Segrais.
Did Under the Sun of Satan win any major film awards?
Yes, the film won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. The announcement was highly controversial, and the film was famously booed by the Cannes audience during its screening.
What is the central conflict of the main character in Under the Sun of Satan?
The narrative follows a deeply devout but doubting Catholic priest struggling with faith in rural 1920s France. He grapples with intense spiritual warfare, believing he encounters the devil and takes on the sins of a murdered young woman.
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