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Italian film series

I can't remember the name of this film series or any of the actors involved, but the protagonist was a Catholic priest in a small town who had interactions with a communist local politician, perhaps the mayor. There were several films in the series, and they were made during the 1950s or perhaps the 1960s. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Thanks. LANTZY^TALK 20:27, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

Are you thinking of Clochemerle which was a 1934 book, made into a film in 1948 (possibly with a follow up?) and finally a TV series in 1972. The first film revolved around the mayor's determination to build a pissoir just outside the church, which the priest opposed. Clochemerle was in France though. Martin of Sheffield (talk) 21:05, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

This must be a series based on the stories, later collected into books, by Italian writer Giovannino Guareschi which feature the priest Don Camillo and mayor Peppone. They were adapted into several Franco-Italian films, British and Colombian TV series, and other media, various of which are which are listed and linked in the articles. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 2.219.33.80 (talk) 21:22, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

Thanks, that's it! LANTZY^TALK 13:50, 28 September 2020 (UTC)