Thérèse (1986)
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83% of critics liked it
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The legend of Therese Martin, canonized as a saint and popularly known as "the Little Flower of Jesus," is affectionately related in this 1986 French film. At 15, Therese (Catherine Mouchet) enters the convent, hoping to become a Carmelite nun. While preparing for her life as a "Bride of Jesus,"… More The legend of Therese Martin, canonized as a saint and popularly known as "the Little Flower of Jesus," is affectionately related in this 1986 French film. At 15, Therese (Catherine Mouchet) enters the convent, hoping to become a Carmelite nun. While preparing for her life as a "Bride of Jesus," Therese begins keeping a journal, eloquently pouring out her fervent spiritualism between its pages. Her unbending devotion to her calling seems to literally sap her of all strength; in 1897, she dies of tuberculosis, a profound loss for the other Carmelites who have come to love her as much as she loves Jesus. Therese is one of those rare films that is able to thoroughly convey the euphoria of spiritualism, rather than pay it mere lip service. After sweeping the 1986 Cesar Awards (France's equivalent of the Oscar), Therese went on to win the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Alain Cavalier
- Written By
- Alain Cavalier
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
- In Theaters
- Dec 17, 1986 Limited
- On DVD
- Feb 4, 2003
- Studio
- Circle Releasing Corporation
Critic Reviews
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Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
Built of fleeting minimalist vignettes, almost snapshots, glimpses of its subject rather than an integral portrait. Is the final explanation from below or from above?
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Extraordinary film as a work of art and as a meditation on spirituality
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Cast
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Catherine Mouchetas Therese Martin -
Helene Alexandridisas Lucie -
Aurore Prietoas Celine
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Sylvie Habaultas Pauline -
Clemence Massartas Prioress -
Jean Pelegrias Father
