Jocelyn

Jocelyn

92 mins | Drama | Jan. 18, 1952

In 1786, Jocelyn entered the Seminary. He leaves his share of the inheritance to his younger sister Julie. In 1793, on the point of being ordained a priest, the Revolution forced him to take refuge in the Alps. There he meets Laurence, first disguised as a young boy. A great friendship binds them which turns into love when Jocelyn discovers the girl's true identity. Yet faithful to the promise he made to the Superior of his Seminary, Jocelyn will not abandon his faith.

Jocelyn

92 mins | Drama | Jan. 18, 1952

Jocelyn
In 1786, Jocelyn entered the Seminary. He leaves his share of the inheritance to his younger sister Julie. In 1793, on the point of being ordained a priest, the Revolution forced him to take refuge in the Alps. There he meets Laurence, first disguised as a young boy. A great friendship binds them which turns into love when Jocelyn discovers the girl's true identity. Yet faithful to the promise he made to the Superior of his Seminary, Jocelyn will not abandon his faith.
Producers
Original title Jocelyn
Directors Jacques de Casembroot
Writers Dany Gérard, Alphonse de Lamartine

Cast

Jean Desailly

as Jocelyn

Simone Valère

as Laurence

Jean Vilar

as The Superior of the new seminary

Nicole Berger

as Julie, Jocelyn's sister

André Carnège

as The Superior of the old seminary

Jean Debucourt

as Julie's godfather

Yvette Etiévant

as Sister Louise

Alexandre Rignault

as The shepherd