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Lourdes: A stunningly beautiful mountainous village in the Southwest foothills of the Pyrenees went from a sleepy scenic town to a sacred wonder after 1858, when a 14-year-old peasant girl claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary in a remote grotto. Today, the town is second only to Paris in the number of annual visitors (6 million), part venerated shrine, part Disneyland (shops selling bottled holy water and Virgin Mary-related tchotchkes). Vast processions of people seeking a miracle fuel a small army of care-givers who accompany them. These pilgrims are a surprising cross-section of humanity: accident victims, the terminally ill, an overweight and bullied teenager, a contingent of aging Paris prostitutes, et alia. LOURDES is an insightful meditation on the human capacity for empathy and hope, and the mystery of religious faith in the face of profound tribulation.

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Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films 07/15/2023
Demaizière and Teurlai are nonbelievers, but their observational method is respectful and open-minded. Go to Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 07/15/2021
Though inspired by a show of faith Roman Catholic at its core, "Lourdes" is defined less by sightseeing religiosity than by an interest in humans as an innately lost and sad, yet ineffably questing and empathetic tribe. Go to Full Review John Anderson America Magazine 07/01/2021
A film of such dignity, charity and profundity -- and one in which hope is made so palpable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Holly 02/10/2023 Very depressing and boring. See more ernie r 02/10/2023 Thought I would learn more about Lourdes and possibly more about some of the healings and/or miracles. See more Teresa P 02/10/2023 Its a movie you walk away from knowing it will occupy thoughts for weeks to come. Stirs love and compassion in the human heart. See more Cynthia 02/10/2023 Loved it! Very informative See more Michael B 02/10/2023 Very emotional portrayal of the suffering humanity that comes to Lourdes for healing, many of whom experience healing in a manner they did not expect, whether through the compassion of volunteers, the faith of their companions, or a deeper conviction that they are not alone in their suffering. Beautiful. See more Eduardo 02/10/2023 A very touching documentary. It teaches us to see, feel and acknowledge a greater Being. Grow from experiencing losses, failures and weakness as we as we are comforted. See more Read all reviews
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Thierry Demaizière

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Alban Teurlai

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Jeanne Aptekman

Writer

Thierry Demaizière

Writer

Sixtine Léon-Dufour

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Alban Teurlai

Writer

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Synopsis Lourdes: A stunningly beautiful mountainous village in the Southwest foothills of the Pyrenees went from a sleepy scenic town to a sacred wonder after 1858, when a 14-year-old peasant girl claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary in a remote grotto. Today, the town is second only to Paris in the number of annual visitors (6 million), part venerated shrine, part Disneyland (shops selling bottled holy water and Virgin Mary-related tchotchkes). Vast processions of people seeking a miracle fuel a small army of care-givers who accompany them. These pilgrims are a surprising cross-section of humanity: accident victims, the terminally ill, an overweight and bullied teenager, a contingent of aging Paris prostitutes, et alia. LOURDES is an insightful meditation on the human capacity for empathy and hope, and the mystery of religious faith in the face of profound tribulation.
Director
Thierry Demaizière, Alban Teurlai
Producer
Stéphanie Schorter, Thierry Demaizière, Alban Teurlai, Stéphane Célérier, Valérie Garcia
Screenwriter
Jeanne Aptekman, Thierry Demaizière, Sixtine Léon-Dufour, Alban Teurlai
Distributor
Distrib Films
Production Co
France 3 Cinéma, Falabracks, Mars Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 25, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 30, 2022
Runtime
1h 32m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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