Thérèse

Thérèse

94 mins | Drama | June 21, 1986

The life of little St. Therese of Lisieux, depicted in minimalist vignettes. Therese and her sisters are all nuns in a Carmelite convent. Her devotion to Jesus and her concept of "the little way" to God are shown clearly, using plain modern language. A sense of angelic simplicity comes across without fancy lights, choirs, or showy miracles.

Thérèse

94 mins | Drama | June 21, 1986

Thérèse
The life of little St. Therese of Lisieux, depicted in minimalist vignettes. Therese and her sisters are all nuns in a Carmelite convent. Her devotion to Jesus and her concept of "the little way" to God are shown clearly, using plain modern language. A sense of angelic simplicity comes across without fancy lights, choirs, or showy miracles.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, Films A2, AFC
Original title Thérèse
Directors Alain Cavalier
Writers Camille de Casabianca, Alain Cavalier

Cast

Catherine Mouchet

as Thérèse

Aurore Prieto

as Céline

Sylvie Habault

as Pauline

Nathalie Bernart

as Aimes

Mona Heftre

as Marie - une religiause

Jean Pélégri

as The father

Pierre-Jean Maintigneux

as Convent Doctor

Jean Pieuchot

as The Bishop

Joël Lefrançois

as Young Doctor

Michel Rivelin

as Pranzani

Guislaine Mona

as Marie