Hounds of Notre Dame

A wintry, character-driven slice of life anchored by a magnetic, contradictory priest; talky, lived-in and quietly absorbing.

Directed by

Zale Dalen

Genres

Drama

Starring

Thomas Peacocke, Frances Hyland, Barry Morse

Overview

It's the winter of 1940. Father Athol Murray - "Pere" to most that know him - is an opinionated, chain-smoking, hard drinking parish priest at Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. His strong opinions include his disdain for socialism as epitomized by the CCF party in Saskatchewan and the current war which has claimed too many lives including those of former students, needing to raise money to operate the College by whatever means, and not wanting others to emulate his vices - especially not wanting the students and women to smoke - while he blissfully enjoys those vices himself.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, education, work, class

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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