Scene from the film Marie's Story
Scene from the film Marie's Story
Scene from the film Marie's Story
Scene from the film Marie's Story
Scene from the film Marie's Story
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Marie's Story

Direction
Year 
2014
Country
  • France
Duration
90min 
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This story was described, even in specialist journals, as something of a miracle. It unfolded in the late 19th century at Larnay convent in France, where Catholic nuns took in and cared for deaf-blind children. One of them was Marie Heurtin, a girl lacking basic communication skills; she couldn’t even walk by herself. This apparently hopeless case was taken up by Sister Marguerite, who patiently taught Marie tactile signing and sign language so that she would understand the relationship between object and gesture. Once the girl had grasped this concept, she went on to achieve incredible things. Not only did Marie become proficient in sign language, but she also mastered Braille, sewing, typewriting and other skills that were hitherto unimaginable. The film is as moving as the story itself.

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Details

  • Original title
    Marie Heurtin
  • Direction
  • Screenplay
    Jean-Pierre Améris, Philippe Blasband
  • Cast
    Isabelle Carré, Ariana Rivoire, Brigitte Catillon, Noémie Churlet, Laure Duthilleul
  • DOP
    Virginie Saint-Martin
  • Editing
    Anne Souriau
  • Music
    Sonia Wieder-Atherton
  • Duration
    90 min (46-90 min.)
  • Year
    2014
  • Country
    • France
  • Colour
    • Colour
  • Distribution
  • Festivals
    • Karlovy Vary IFF

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