

Bewildered, Don Camillo learns that Peppone intends to stand for parliament. Determined to thwart his ambitions, the good priest, ignoring the recommendations of the Lord, decides to campaign against him.
Acting
Fernandel's face is a national treasure of expressive suffering.
Writing
Dialogue sharper than a communist's sickle in a church debate.

Director
Carmine Gallone
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fernandel was so synonymous with Don Camillo that the Pope requested private screenings. The character became a post-war European icon of reconciling faith and politics.
Gino Cervi and Fernandel genuinely couldn't stand each other off-screen, which director Carmine Gallone weaponized for their electric rivalry.
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¡Excelente, Don Camilo y Peppone! ¡Joya del cine!
@ViciousOS 2
ahahah bellissima scena!!
@calasalos 1
Il Piave mormorava calmo e placido al passaggio dei primi fanti il ventiquattro Maggio. L'esercito marciava per raggiunger la frontiera, per far contro il nemico una barriera. Muti passaron quella notte i fanti: tacere bisognava e andare avanti. S'udiva intanto dalle amate sponde sommesso e lieve il tripudiar dell'onde. Era un presagio dolce e lusinghiero: il Piave mormorò "Non passa lo straniero!"
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