Film

Thérèse

Name: Thérèse
Director: Alain Cavalier
Released: 1986
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Hélène Alexandridis, Aurore Prieto, Catherine Mouchet, Clémence Massart-Weit, Sylvie Habault

1986 · 94 min · ★ 5.9 · Dir. Alain Cavalier

The true story of the "Little Flower" who became a saint.

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.