Léon Morin, Priest

French writer and director Jean-Pierre Melville delivered this compelling chamber drama about the relationship between a young priest and a widow during WWII. In a German occupied French town, a young widow finds herself drawn to a young priest where attraction and faith collide. Melville uses his attractive stars to explore faith and sexuality that creates tension and conflict. Jean-Paul Belmondo and Emmanuelle Riva star with terrific performances at the height of their careers. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.