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Lourdes
1h 36m Drama 2009

A wheelchair-bound woman journeys to Lourdes seeking change, where faith, hope, and uncertainty intertwine in a quiet search for meaning.

In Lourdes, Christine, confined to a wheelchair, travels to the famed pilgrimage site in search of solace and transformation. Amid rituals, faith, and fragile hope, her experience unfolds with quiet ambiguity. Jessica Hausner crafts a subtle, thought-provoking portrait of belief, chance, and the human desire for change in the face of isolation.

Rialto Recommends Lourdes A gentle, introspective journey where meaning reveals itself in the smallest moments. For those willing to slow down, it offers a quietly profound and deeply rewarding experience his is a richly rewarding experience from one of Austria’s most exciting directors.

Cast

Sylvie Testud (Christine), Léa Seydoux (Maria), Bruno Todeschini (Kuno)

Director

Jessica Hausner

Language

French

Subtitles

English

Countries

Austria, France, Germany

Studio

Co - Production Office