Feature Film | 2017-2018 | Drama | Belgium, France
Main data
| Director | Xavier Giannoli |
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| Written by | Xavier Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi (co-writer), Marcia Romano (co-writer) |
| Production | Curiosa Films [fr], France 3 Cinéma [fr], Gabriel Inc., Xavier Giannoli [fr], Proximus [be], La Cinéfacture [fr], Memento Films [fr] |
| Distributor | Memento Films [fr] |
Project data
| Film financing | |
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| Length of movie | 137' |
| Aspect ratio | Cinemascope (1 : 2,39) |
| Sound format | Dolby SRD / Dolby digital (5.1, 6 channels) |
Brief synopsis
Jacques is a journalist at a large regional newspaper in France. His reputation as an impartial and talented investigator attracts the attention of the Vatican who recruits him for a special task; taking part of a committee to investigate the veracity of a saintly apparition in a small French village – a true canonical investigation.
Upon his arrival, he meets the young and sensitive Anna who claims to have personally witnessed the apparition of the Virgin Mary. A profound devout, she’s garnered an impressive following in the village and is torn between her faith and the many solicitations she receives.
Confronted with opposing views from clergy members and sceptics in the group, Jacques gradually uncovers the hidden motivations and pressures at work and sees his beliefs system profoundly shaken.
Upon his arrival, he meets the young and sensitive Anna who claims to have personally witnessed the apparition of the Virgin Mary. A profound devout, she’s garnered an impressive following in the village and is torn between her faith and the many solicitations she receives.
Confronted with opposing views from clergy members and sceptics in the group, Jacques gradually uncovers the hidden motivations and pressures at work and sees his beliefs system profoundly shaken.