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Bernadette (1988)
February 17, 19881h 59mFR
6.1
16 votes
Overview
Evocation of the life of Bernadette Soubirous, the eldest of four children, who, at the age of fifteen, experiences a religious vision at the Massabielle grotto near Lourdes.
Director
Jean DelannoyWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
French
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Production Companies
The Cannon GroupSASEA FinancièreInterport Holding S.A.Les Films de Etoile D'Or
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This is the film that is shown daily at the Grotto in Lourdes on a loop. Pegged as a more accurate portrayal of the look and feel of the time, it is also simple in the dialogue to focus on the purity of the events. The film depicts the 18 appearances of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous at the Massabielle grotto near Lourdes, France in 1857-1858 and the effect it has on Bernadette's life around her. The young actor, Sydney Penny, could not speak French. So the French production was filmed in its entirety twice with Penny speaking in English and the rest of the cast in French both t…
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