Lourdes
Seen it?2009 | 95 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (71 on Metacritic), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In order to escape her isolation, wheelchair-bound Christine makes a life changing journey to Lourdes, the iconic site of pilgrimage in the Pyrenees Mountains.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$530K worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jessica Hausner
- Sylvie TestudChristine
- Léa SeydouxMaria
- Elina LöwensohnCécile
- Bruno TodeschiniKuno
- Gilette BarbierFr. Hartl
- Gerhard LiebmannPater Nigl
- Linde PrelogMrs. Huber
- Heidi BarattaMrs. Spor
- Hubert KramarMr. Oliveti
- Helga IllichMrs. Oliveti