Drama based on the true story of Marie Heurtin, born both blind and deaf. Heurtin experienced no education until her parents brought...
Drama based on the true story of Marie Heurtin, born both blind and deaf. Heurtin experienced no education until her parents brought her to a convent. There, Sister Marguerette worked with her, first teaching basic communication, and then the means to self-expression.
"Despite the advice of a doctor who believes she is “dumb”, Marie’s father, a humble artisan, cannot bring himself to commit her to an asylum. Out of despair, he takes her to the Larnay Institute near Poitiers where nuns take care of young deaf women. Her Mother Superior’s scepticism not withstanding, Sister Marguerite, a young nun, takes Marie under her wing and does everything she can to bring her out of her darkness." (Locarno International Film Festival)
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"Slight but satisfying."
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Variety
Variety"Though based on a remarkable true story, this clichéd tear-jerker is barely interested in Marguerite's revolutionary teaching methods, focusing instead on the intensity of her connection to Marie."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"At its most provocative, it suggests a tension between spirit and flesh in the nun's maternal feelings. Rather than examine that friction, Améris pushes the narrative in predictable directions."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Based on a true story that's perhaps less famous than some others but just as intriguing, this serious-minded -- no Helen Keller jokes, please -- period film is nonetheless quite entertaining and, finally, moving."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterMarie's Story | Details
- Runtime
- 95
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- France
