Bernadette
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.
Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
February 17, 1988
Popularity
0
Director
Jean Delannoy
Writer
Robert Arnaut
Writer
Jean Delannoy
Producer
Giancarlo Parretti
Where to Watch
Cast
Sydney Penny
Bernadette Soubirous
Jean-Marc Bory
Le curé Peyramale
Jean-Marie Bernicat
M. Pailhasson
Philippe Brigaud
Le docteur Balencie
Claude Buchwald
Tante Bernhard
Arlette Didier
Milhet
Bérangère Jean
Eugénie Troy
Elisabeth Kaza
Mère Vauzou
Franck Cabot-David
Le receveur d'estrade
Stéphane Garcin
Reviews
SurplusGadgets
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 times. One edited version has Penny dubbed in French (the first, French release) and another the rest of the cast dubbed in English (the latter, USA release). Likely should be listed as two separate film entries.
