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Therese (1986)
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Original name: Thérèse
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
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.
Style:
spiritual, slow cinema, aesthetic, sincere, thought provoking, touching, serious, captivating, emotional, realistic ...
Plot:
saint, catholic, nun, spirituality, convent, christian, religion, erotica, victorian england, spirit, bible, girl, catholic saint, family relations, society, suburbs, lifestyle, suburban life, clergy, artists and showbiz, hopes, religions or cults, biopic, death, illness ...
Time:
victorian era, year 1986, 80s
Place:
france, europe
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Story:
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