Bernadette of Lourdes (1961)

This modest, unpretentious French film is a streamlined version of the true story previously cinematized as The Song of Bernadette (1943). Daniele Ajort plays the simple 19th-century French peasant girl who insists that she has experienced a vision of the Virgin Mary. Once this sighting becomes common knowledge, Bernadette's very existence becomes a religious and political hot potato. Thousands of people flock to the grotto at Lourdes where Bernadette claims she has seen the Holy Mother, believing that the waters therein contain recuperative powers. Bernadette dies under a cloud of controversy, but is ultimately elevated to sainthood by the Vatican.

Directing:
  • Robert Darène

Writing:
  • Gilbert Cesbron

Stars:
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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  • Country: FR
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 102
Henri Nassiet
Henri Nassiet
Le curé Peyramale
Jean-Jacques Delbo
Jean-Jacques...
Le commissaire Jacomet
Nadine Alari
Nadine Alari
Mère Marie-Thérèse
Danièle Ajoret
Danièle Ajore...
Bernadette Soubirous
Madeleine Sologne
Madeleine Sol...
Madame Soubirous
Bernard La Jarrige
Bernard La Ja...
François Soubirous
Renaud Mary
Renaud Mary
Monseigneur Forcade
Bernard Lajarrige
Bernard Lajar...
François Soubirous
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