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Lourdes (2009)

U 96 min  -  Drama  -   17 February 2010 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Jessica Hausner

Writer:

Jessica Hausner

Stars:

Sylvie Testud, Léa Seydoux and Gilette Barbier
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sylvie Testud ...
Christine
Léa Seydoux ...
Maria
Gilette Barbier Gilette Barbier ...
Fr. Hartl
Gerhard Liebmann Gerhard Liebmann ...
Pater Nigl
Bruno Todeschini Bruno Todeschini ...
Kuno
Elina Löwensohn Elina Löwensohn ...
Cécile
Katharina Flicker Katharina Flicker ...
Sonja
Linde Prelog Linde Prelog ...
Frau Huber
Heidi Baratta Heidi Baratta ...
Frau Spor
Jacky Pratoussy Jacky Pratoussy ...
Jean-Pierre Bely (as Jacques Pratoussy)
Walter Benn Walter Benn ...
Herr Hruby
Hubert Kramar Hubert Kramar ...
Herr Oliveti
Helga Illich Helga Illich ...
Frau Oliveti
Bernadette Schneider Bernadette Schneider ...
Hospitaliere
Thomas Uhlir Thomas Uhlir ...
Max
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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.

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Plot Keywords:

Pyrenees | Miracle | Religion | Wheelchair | Lourdes France  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Official site [Germany] | Official site [Hungary] | See more »

Country:

Austria | France | Germany

Language:

French | English | German | Italian

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Also Known As:

Лурд See more »

Filming Locations:

Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,416 (USA) (21 February 2010) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$9,408 (USA) (21 February 2010)
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Company Credits

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ARTE, Canal+, Coop 99 See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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When the script for Lourdes first landed on Sylvie Testud's desk, her initial reaction was that she didn't want to do anything that might involve her playing a nun or taking easy potshots at religion. She instantly changed her mind after reading the script. See more »