Lourdes (2009)
Overview
In order to escape her isolation, wheelchair-bound Christine makes a life changing journey to Lourdes, the iconic site of pilgrimage in the Pyrenees Mountains.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $2,500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 4.918 |
Directed By
Jessica Hausner
Crew
Jessica Hausner
Jessica Hausner
Martin Gschlacht
Susanne Marian
Katharina Wöppermann
Philippe Bober
Isabell Wiegand
Dietlind Rott
Géraldine Bajard
Tanja Hausner
Antonin Svoboda
Karina Ressler
Martin Gschlacht
TOP CAST
Sylvie Testud
Christine
Léa Seydoux
Maria
Elina Löwensohn
Cécile
Bruno Todeschini
Kuno
Gilette Barbier
Fr. Hartl
Gerhard Liebmann
Pater Nigl
Linde Prelog
Mrs. Huber
Heidi Baratta
Mrs. Spor
Hubert Kramar
Mr. Oliveti
Helga Illich
Mrs. Oliveti
Walter Benn
Mr. Hruby
Petra Morzé
Mother
Orsolya Tóth
Child in Wheelchair
Katharina Flicker
Sonja
Thomas Uhlir
Max
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