Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Les Ailes de l'Esprit
2005
0h 52m
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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