abbey
8 movies and shows
Abbé Pierre - A Century of Devotion
Wed, 08 Nov 2023
The life of Henri Grouès, known as Abbé Pierre, from his time in the Resistance in WWII to his fights against poverty and for the homeless.
Philomena
Fri, 01 Nov 2013
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
A Date With Ghosts
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
A group of friends get trapped in a haunted abbey with no easy way of escaping.
Scrubbers
Fri, 24 Sep 1982
Inmates fight, pair off, try suicide and attempt escape at a British reform school for girls.
Leur souffle
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Glimpses of Old England
Sat, 08 Oct 1949
This Traveltalk series short focuses on the sights and culture that define "Old England". Included is a visit to the Cotswold Hills area, a ride on the Wye River, and visits to Tintern Abbey in Wales and Laycock Abbey in Wiltshire, England.
Horarium
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
The nuns of the Anglican Benedictine Community at St. Mary's Abbey, West Malling, reflect on their calling and the joys and challenges of their way of life. In this short documentary, directed by Jamie Hughes, the nuns' voices are complemented by images from the life of the Abbey.