Le Petit Monde de Don Camillo (“The Little World of Don Camillo”) (1952) is the first in the “Don Camillo” series of films directed by Julien Duvivier, of Pépé le Moko (1937) fame.

“That lively account of robust squabbles between an Italian Communist Mayor and a village priest, which Giovanni Guareschi sketched in his popular book, “The Little World of Don Camillo,” has been charmingly reconstructed and pictured on the screen in a French language dramatization, directed by Julien Duvivier.

Beautifully photographed in Italy with the brilliant French actor Fernandel playing the pugnacious padre and Gino Cervi in the role of the bull-headed Communist Mayor, this picture-story is resolved in a vigorous and amiable conflict between two strong personalities.”

New York Times review by Bosley Crowther, published January 14, 1953

This is one of our French Sundaes series of screenings, with accompanying talks by Jon Davies.

Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar.

Doors open at 13.30 and the event will end around 17.30.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets in advance £8.50 (£6.50 concessions). On the door £10 (£7 concessions).
Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.