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Thérèse

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Convinced that she must save souls, Thérèse Martin (Lindsay Younce) joins a convent at age 15.

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Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Nov 7, 2004
0/5
Her mortal story seems one of sadness rather than inspiration. Go to Full Review
Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Oct 13, 2004
C
The film's plodding, unvarnished style suggests late-period Robert Bresson -- that is, if he were shooting a commercial for the decorative glories of scrubbed wood. Go to Full Review
Erik Lundegaard Seattle Times Oct 1, 2004
It deals with profound questions of death and separation but with the slow, satisfied air of those who have all the answers. Go to Full Review
Chris Armstrong Christianity Today Nov 2, 2006
1.5/4
In the end, there is too much here that we must take on faith. Go to Full Review
Linda Cook KWQC-TV (Iowa) Feb 14, 2005
1/4
Many is the time that a potentially compelling biopic is ruined by an awful screenplay. "Therese" is ruined by many things. Go to Full Review
Sean P. Means Salt Lake Tribune Jan 14, 2005
1.5/4
As fodder for a movie biography, her life plays out ploddingly, even with the occasional miracle thrown in. Go to Full Review
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Forrest M @RT32281296 Sep 17, 2026 "Therese: The Story of Saint Therese of Lisieux" is a story of a young teen-ager from a wealthy bourgeois but a very devout Catholic family who entered the convent at a very young of 15. The movie may not appeal for secular viewer as it was an anti-modernist film that present a life of exhibited by the virtues of humility, determination, devotion, and prayer lived by Saint Therese. But it will definitely inspire Catholic viewers to deepen their faith and not to entertain. See more S R @ScottR Apr 13, 2024 Interesting premise, but it was forgettable and cheesy. Saw it because it was on the Vatican 100 years of film list. Youtube. See more Dec 10, 2021 I enjoyed this movie. It did what it set out to do See more Jul 8, 2012 Thà (C)rèse is as informative as it is adorable. As an ardent devotee of the Little Flower for many years, I have to say that this film captured everything I've read about her life in the convent as well as growing up with her four beautiful sisters and her wonderful father, Bl. Louis Martin. I love you, Thà (C)rèse! See more Jul 7, 2012 The film was a bit too melodramatic but it was still a captivating experience that came with true emotion! The acting in this film was great and the story was beautiful! This film was brilliant! Christians and Non-Christians can enjoy this movie! See more Feb 5, 2012 Well acted and beautifully told story about one of the most beloved saints. Definitely worth watching if you are devout. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Convinced that she must save souls, Thérèse Martin (Lindsay Younce) joins a convent at age 15.
Director
Leonardo Defilippis
Producer
Brian Shields
Screenwriter
Patti Defillipis
Distributor
Luke Films Inc.
Production Co
Saint Luke Productions
Rating
PG (Some Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 1, 2004, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 6, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.6M
Runtime
1h 36m
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