Bernadette of Lourdes (1961)
The True Story of Saint Bernadette
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.
Director: Robert Darène
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: January 1, 1961
Cast
- Danièle Ajoret - Bernadette Soubirous
- Bernard Lajarrige - François Soubirous
- Madeleine Sologne - Madame Soubirous
- Henri Nassiet - Le curé Peyramale
- Jean-Jacques Delbo - Le commissaire Jacomet
- Renaud Mary - Monseigneur Forcade
- Nadine Alari - Mère Marie-Thérèse
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Thiriet
Cinematography: Marcel Weiss
Editing: Germaine Artus
Production: Cinerez, Edition et Diffusion Cinématographique (E.D.I.C.)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Robert Darène
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bernadette of Lourdes about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bernadette of Lourdes?
- Bernadette of Lourdes was directed by Robert Darène.
- Who stars in Bernadette of Lourdes?
- Bernadette of Lourdes stars Danièle Ajoret, Bernard Lajarrige, Madeleine Sologne, Henri Nassiet, Jean-Jacques Delbo, Renaud Mary.
- How long is Bernadette of Lourdes?
- Bernadette of Lourdes has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Bernadette of Lourdes?
- Bernadette of Lourdes is a Drama film.
- Where was Bernadette of Lourdes produced?
- Bernadette of Lourdes was produced in France.