Product Details

• Actors: France Descaut, Jean Debucourt
• Directors: Andre Haguet
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Ignatius Press
• DVD Release Date: October 1, 2007
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000WR8QFC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,918 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This is the acclaimed dramatic feature film made in France in 1959 that tells the story of the life of Therese of Lisieux from childhood through her death as a Carmelite nun at age 24. Film critics have called it “an excellent, reverent biopic” on St. Therese that accurately portrays the saint's story and her unique spirituality in a very appealing performance by French actress France Descaut. The movie offers numerous glimpses into Therese's “little way” of spiritual childhood, (her particular charism that helped make her a Doctor of the Church) including situations of conflict between Therese and her mother prioress regarding her conviction of striving for perfection with confidence and trust in the mercy and love of God. Beautifully filmed in black and white, with fine performances by the whole cast, this film is an unsung cinematic gem that captures the

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. C. S. Hipp, April 12, 2008

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This review is from: Miracle of St. Therese (DVD)

This is an excellent film which truly depicts the spirituality of
St.Therese in a substantially more accurate way than the recent film of her life. Obviously it is an old film, but one watches this film to see truth, and the lack of perfect technical quality is really quite unimportant if you want to grow spiritually. If you know her life closely you will pick up on the lessons to be learned from this film. My four young children love this film, but we also speak of the spiritual life to them extensively so they are sensitive to this. We also do not watch TV which makes a huge difference.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars filmed in France, March 10, 2008

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I had this in VHS and have been wanting for it to be released in DVD just because I think it's as true a little film about St Therese as can be done. I find watching the daily life within the walls of the convent of the late 1800's fasinating. They had to have a deep faith to endure the hard life, which is a chosen one. I was surprised when I saw it the first time years ago that it didn't bother me in the least that they were speaking French and it is dubbed in English. It matched closer than I expected.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie, likely very accuarte and hits at areas for further study, July 26, 2008

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C. A. Bayko "Roadwarrior" (Kingsport, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miracle of St. Therese (DVD)

I watched this movie last night, and cried at the simplicity of Therese's life and her love of God. The reviewer that spoke about it being old and likely accurate; is correct and I won't repeat. Some of the references to the newer movies seem like they are more inaccurate or portray known behaviors of people who lived these cloistered lives with an inaccurate perspective. What I find difficult, and is why to me the movie is not 5 stars; is there are certain parts about Therese's life that come through, but need a bit more emphasis or development to feel minimal treatment in a movie was done. Mainly the time of her spiritual struggle as a child or conversion; is not entirely obvious what was happening; and the same as a similar struggle in the convent. The purpose of her writings and the reason why the Mother Superior asked that she underatke them is not entirely clear; and finally there are some glimpses of her "Little Way" in the convent; and the period of her father's illness; and her relationship with her family and her fellow nuns; are all hinted at but not well developed. I think this is typical for movie making of this time period; but less is often better, than more, if it is inaccuarte or slanted. So I believe this movie is a winner; I'd like suggestions on the next best movie about her; and the best written reference to study more about her!