
The Passion of Bernadette
73.00%|May 9, 1990|Drama, History
French filmmaker Jean Delannoy directs this inspiring sequel to his biopic about Marie-Bernarde Soubirous (portrayed by Sydney Penny), a young shepherdess who claimed to have seen numerous apparitions of the Lady in White at Lourdes in 1858. Chronicling Bernadette's years with the Sisters of Charity of Nevers convent, the film traces her life from age 22 until her untimely death from tuberculosis at age 35.
Featured Crew
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Delannoy
Writer
Annie Charvein
Editor
Cast

Sydney Penny
Bernadette

Emmanuelle Riva
Mother Marie-Thérèse Vauzou

Catherine de Seynes
Sister Eléonore

Malka Ribowska
Mistress of novices

Georges Wilson
Bishop Dupanloup