Lourdes

Released Jun 25, 2021

1h 32m

Documentary

TRAILER

for

List

100%

Tomatometer

5 Reviews

92%

Popcornmeter

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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.

Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Demaizière and Teurlai are nonbelievers, but their observational method is respectful and open-minded.

Jul 15, 2023

Full Review

Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

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.

Jul 15, 2021

Full Review

John Anderson

America Magazine

A film of such dignity, charity and profundity -- and one in which hope is made so palpable.

Jul 1, 2021

Full Review

Read all reviews

Holly

Very depressing and boring.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

Full Review

ernie r

Thought I would learn more about Lourdes and possibly more about some of the healings and/or miracles.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

Full Review

Teresa P

Its a movie you walk away from knowing it will occupy thoughts for weeks to come. Stirs love and compassion in the human heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

Full Review

Cynthia

Loved it! Very informative

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

Full Review

Michael B

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

Full Review

Eduardo

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Thierry Demaizière

Director

Alban Teurlai

Director

Jeanne Aptekman

Writer

Thierry Demaizière

Writer

Sixtine Léon-Dufour

Writer

Alban Teurlai

Writer

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Free Trip to Egypt

79%

81%

Free Trip to Egypt

TRAILER

for Free Trip to Egypt

Bending the Arc

100%

76%

Bending the Arc

Mother, I Am Suffocating. This Is My Last Film About You.

100%

%

Mother, I Am Suffocating. This Is My Last Film About You.

TRAILER

for Mother, I Am Suffocating. This Is My Last Film About You.

On Her Shoulders

96%

81%

On Her Shoulders

TRAILER

for On Her Shoulders

A Peloton of One

100%

%

A Peloton of One

TRAILER

for A Peloton of One

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Lourdes: Trailer 1

1:36

View more videos

View more photos

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: Falabracks, France 3 Cinéma, 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)

Most Popular at Home Now