Genevieve, the village nurse, finds Celine, a confused girl with suicidaltendencies, wandering the ward of the hospital one morning. Genevieve takesthe young girl home but is afraid to leave her alone. When Celine's stepmotheroffers the nurse money to take care of her stepdaughter, Genevieve agrees. A bond forms between the young girl and older woman until one day Genevieve realizes Celine has uncanny healing powers. With its dream-like cinematography and haunting music, Jean-Claude Brisseau's psychological drama is a lyricaltale of miracles, apparitions, and sainthood. Brisseau, a maverick director unafraid to tackle social and cultural issues, combines naturalism and surrealism in his own distinctive style. Nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. In French with optional English subtitles.Jean-Claude Brisseau---France---1992---83 mins.Directed by: Brisseau, Jean-ClaudRunning time: 83Year: 1992French with English Subtitles
