Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
2005 · 52m · Documentary · History · TV Movie
This documentary delivers a moving portrait of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. The narrative of the life of this Jesuit and scientist of international reputation is read as an adventure novel.
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