Bernadette
Synopsis
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.
Principal Cast8

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
Director

Jean Delannoy
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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 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.
Jul 29, 2013


















