Delannoy, Jean

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Bernadette: Her Vision Became a Legend - DVD

From Jean Delannoy, one of France's foremost filmmakers, comes this top quality feature film production of the story of St. Bernadette and the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes. Actress Sydney Penny gives a beautiful performance as Bernadette, and the rest of the cast is equally superb. Also stars Roland Lesaffre and Michele Simonnet. It is highly recommended by the Vatican as a sensitive portrayal of a very moving story that deserves a wide audience. Shot on location in France with outstanding cinematography and a beautiful music score, this is the film that was chosen to be shown daily at the shrine in Lourdes. Color

'Praised by the Vatican as a sensitive portrayal of a very moving story that deserves a wide audience, the film's historical fidelity and reverent treatment have earned it perpetual screening at the Lourdes shrine.'

'Delannoy's unembellished, straightforward account seeks only to tell Bernadette's story in a clear and compelling way.'

The Passion of Bernadette

Following up the acclaimed best-selling movie, Bernadette, the story of the apparitions of Our Lady in Lourdes to Bernadette Soubirous, this beautiful Jean Delannoy film tells the rest of the story of her life after the Marian visions- the life that made Bernadette a saint. The grotto at Lourdes is flourishing with many pilgrims, and Bernadette leaves to enter the convent of the sisters of Nevers to dedicate her life to God. Under the harsh rule of the Novice Mistress who "doesn't believe in apparitions", Bernadette, now Sister Marie Bernard, begins her life of achieving sanctity through prayer, faith, suffering, and deep charity toward all. With another moving performance by actress Sydney Penny, this film reveals incessant illness and suffering that St. Bernadette patiently, even cheerfully endured throughout her life in the convent, often repeating her prayer to "suffer and offer it to God." She went to her eternal reward in 1879, at the age of 35. When her body was exhumed many years later, it was found to be incorrupt. Today she lays in rest in a glass case in the chapel of the Sisters of Nevers, where millions have come to see "the little saint of Lourdes."

Bernadette

New Widescreen Edition with many new Special Features!

From Jean Delannoy, one of France's foremost filmmakers, comes this top quality feature film production of the story of St. Bernadette and the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes. Actress Sydney Penny gives a beautiful performance as Bernadette, and the rest of the cast is equally superb. Also stars Roland Lesaffre and Michele Simonnet. It is highly recommended by the Vatican as a sensitive portrayal of a very moving story that deserves a wide audience. Shot on location in France with outstanding cinematography and a beautiful music score, this is the film that was chosen to be shown daily at the shrine in Lourdes.

Special Features:
Re-mastered new Widecreen edition; Includes French language film version (first time available) and English language version; English and Spanish subtitles; Film interview with actress Sydney Penny on playing Bernadette; Audio interviews with Sydney Penny; Collector's Booklet.

Includes music CD with acclaimed Song of Bernadette by Oscar and Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Warnes.

Love and the Frenchwoman

Childhood, Adolescence, Virginity, Marriage, Adultery, Divorce and A Woman Alone - The seven stages of love in a woman's life are individually explored by France's preeminent directors in this episodic film featuring an all-star cast.

Mary of Nazareth: From Nativity to Calvary

Directed by Cannes Film Festival award-winner Jean Dellanoy (La Symphonie Pastorale), Mary of Nazareth traces the life of Mary in her many roles - beloved daughter, wife of Joseph, mother of Jesus, and inspiration to all. Myriam Muller stars as Mary, the simple, young girl from Galilee, visited by the angel, Gabriel, who announces to her in a blinding light that she will give birth to Jesus- an event that will change the course history forever. Blind to His real mission, the people are sure that Jesus will help them to restore their nation to it's former glory. But He is there for something more important. He is not only the Jesus of history but also the Christ of faith. Share Mary's unique perspective as her son touches, heals and ministers to thousands, only to be humiliated and crucified before her very eyes. With over 100 featured actors and 8,500 extras, Mary of Nazareth is beautifully and reverently told, with nothing left out from the Gospels. One can only believe that if she had known all she would suffer as the mother of Jesus, Mary would have given the same response, "I am the Lord's servant."

Great People of the Bible

Share the life and experiences of the Bible's most influential figures. Their stories of sacrifice and devotion will inspire and invigorate you.

Disc 1: Great People of the Bible: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob & Joseph - Follow the inspiring story of the Bible's first family through four generations. Abraham was the founder of the Jewish nation, while Sarah was a mother to his large family and the community. Isaac was the miracle child born to Sarah and the first descendant in fulfillment of God's promise. Jacob served as father of the 12 tribes of Israel, and his son Joseph rose dramatically from slave to ruler with his personal integrity and spiritual sensitivity.

Disc 2: The Gift of Jabez - The Prayer of Jabez has changed the lives of millions. This program examines and reveals the power of this simple prayer, combining beautiful scenes from the Holy Land with in-depth interviews with leading Biblical scholars from various religious backgrounds. See how the power and blessing of this simple prayer can make a difference in your life. Extra Features: The Song of Jabez, Song of the Holy Land

Disc 3: The Apostle Paul - Apart from Jesus himself, no person shaped the history of Christianity more than the Apostle Paul. Ben Kingsley narrates the story of how Paul preached for Christ throughout the Roman Empire. Extra Feature: First Martyrs in Rome - Telling the story of four martyrs - Clement, Cecilia, Apollonius, and Agnes - living in polytheistic Rome. Each made the ultimate sacrifice rather than deny their faith in Christ. Includes the places where many of the events occurred and can still be visited today. Narrated by Joseph Campanella.

Disc 4: Mary of Nazareth - This feature-length film traces the life of Mary in her many roles - as mother of Jesus, wife of Joseph, and inspiration to all. Watch from Mary's unique perspective as Jesus touches, heals, and ministers, only to be later betrayed and ultimately crucified by the very people He came to save! The life of Mary is beautifully and dramatically told, featuring a cast of 110 actors and 8,500 extras, with nothing left out from the Gospels.

Disc 5: Jesus: His Birth & Ministry - Relive the power of His miracles. Hear the stories Jesus loved to tell. Witness the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Follow Him to Nazareth where He matures and proclaims His deity to Mary and Joseph. Experience His unique relationship with God, His Father. Be there as Jesus is baptized in Jordan. Watch as He summons the first disciples. Hear him preach the Great Sermon on the Mount. Marvel as Jesus heals a leper, a blind man, an epileptic, a paralytic, and a He raises Lazarus from the dead. Extra Feature: Map of the Galilee, 5.1 Surround Sound

Disc 6: Jesus: His Final Days & Resurrection - Join the cheering crowds that welcome Jesus to Jerusalem. Watch as He cleanses the Temple of the greedy merchants. The see Jesus betrayed. Follow His trial before Pontius Pilate who washed his hands saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood." Finally, you'll witness the crucifixion of Jesus at a place called "The Skull." Hear His last words, "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit." Then on the third day his tomb was found empty. "He is Risen." He promised His disciples and all those who would believe, "I am the resurrection and the Life." Extra Feature - Triumph of Faith - Oscar-winner Ben Kingsley narrates the story of St. Helena, a woman who inspired thousands of Roman slaves as well as the mighty armies of her powerful son Emperor Constantine.

Mary of Nazareth

While the importance of Mary of Nazareth in the Gospels cannot be overstated, rarely is her life on its own looked at. This docudrama, filmed on location in the Middle East with 110 actors and 8,500 extras, does just that, dramatizing her story from her betrothal to Joseph to her witnessing of the crucifixion of her only son. Part 1 shows Mary in her hometown of Nazareth, examining what life was like for her and Joseph. It shows her encounter with the angel who announces that she will give birth to the son of the Holy Spirit, who will be called Jesus, the Son of God. Part 2 depicts Mary having to watch her son betrayed and humiliated, unable to help him. Told with sympathy and objectivity, this video is an exhaustive look at Mary as seen in the Gospels. --Samantha Allen Storey

This program tells the story of Mary, the one person who was with Jesus from birth to death. This feature-length docu-drama about the mother to the Son of God was filmed in the Middle East with a cast of 110 actors and 8,500 extras. In Nazareth, young Mary is a simple girl loved and cherished by all. One day, in a blinding light, an angel announces to Mary that she will give birth to a son who will be called the Son of God. Following this extraordinary announcement, she does bear a son who grows strong in wisdom and in spirit, and is soon ready to fulfill His destiny. With His baptism in the Jordan river, Jesus now begins His ministry. Many people, even Mary, had the wrong idea about Jesus, believing He would restore their nation to its former glory. In their disappointment, people turned against Him and He was betrayed, humiliated, tortured and crucified. Mary witnessed all of this, unable to reach out and help, even as He met death with tender words of forgiveness for His murderers.

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