Thérèse (1986): Cast
Thérèse is a 1986 drama directed by Alain Cavalier, starring Catherine Mouchet as Thérèse, Joël Lefrançois and Hélène Alexandridis. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Alain Cavalier
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- AFC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thérèse About?
The premise of Thérèse without spoilers.
It follows the true story of the “Little Flower,” Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, in minimalist vignettes. In a Carmelite convent, Thérèse and her nuns devote themselves to prayer, illustrating her “little way” of trust in Jesus. The film uses language and simplicity, avoiding elaborate lighting, choirs or staged miracles, conveying her spirituality.
Thérèse Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- lesbian
- period drama
- france
- st therese of lisieux character
- female protagonist
- reference to st therese of lisieux
- carmelite
- nun
- convent
- whipping
- self harm
- tuberculosis
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- fasting
- sister sister relationship
- fish
- illness
- notebook
- lobster
- priest
- pope
- death
- catholic church
- avant garde
- saint
- religion
- spirituality
- fictional biography
Thérèse Cast & Characters
Catherine Mouchet leads the cast as Thérèse, with Joël Lefrançois as Young Doctor and Hélène Alexandridis as Lucie. Directed by Alain Cavalier; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alain Cavalier
- Catherine Mouchet as Thérèse
- Joël Lefrançois as Young Doctor
- Hélène Alexandridis as Lucie
- Jean Pélégri as The father
Also Starring in Thérèse
· 11 more- Pierre Baillot
- Clémence Massart-Weit Prioress
- Mona Heftre Marie - une religiause
- Jean Pieuchot The Bishop
- Aurore Prieto Céline
- Nathalie Bernart Aimes
- Pierre-Jean Maintigneux Convent Doctor
- Sylvie Habault Pauline
- Michel Rivelin Pranzani
- Edmond Levy
- Guislaine Mona Marie
More from Alain Cavalier
More films directed by Alain Cavalier: Six portraits XL: 2 Jacquotte et Daniel, René, Libera me and The Illusionist.
Thérèse Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Thérese története” and “圣女泰蕾丝”.
- Also known as
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- Thérese története
- 圣女泰蕾丝
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Thérèse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thérèse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thérèse?
Thérèse runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Thérèse released?
Thérèse was released on May 16, 1986.
Who directed Thérèse?
Thérèse was directed by Alain Cavalier.
More films by Alain Cavalier Who is in the cast of Thérèse?
Thérèse stars Catherine Mouchet as Thérèse, Joël Lefrançois as Young Doctor and Hélène Alexandridis as Lucie, among 15 credited actors.
Does Thérèse have a post-credit scene?
No. Thérèse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thérèse in?
The original language of Thérèse is French.
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