The Song of Bernadette

The Song of Bernadette

Here is greatness... wonder... and majesty... no human words can describe!

Directed by Henry King

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1943156 min7.1 / 10

A reverent biographical drama about faith, divine vision, and spiritual transformation in 19th-century France, centered on a peasant girl's encounter with the sacred.

In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government officials think the girl is insane, doing their best to suppress her and her followers, while the church wants nothing to do with the matter. But as Bernadette attracts wider and wider attention, the phenomenon overtakes everyone in the town, ultimately transforming their lives.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Song of Bernadette end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Song of Bernadette violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Song of Bernadette easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Song of Bernadette scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Song of Bernadette sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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71/ 100

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Rarity87

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Surprise57

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Love72

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