THE APPARITION
by Xavier Giannoli
Synopsis: Jacques is a journalist at a large regional newspaper in France. His reputation as an impartial and talented investigator attracts the attention of the Vatican who recruits him for a special task, taking part of a committee to investigate the veracity of a saintly apparition in a small French village - a true canonical investigation. Upon his arrival, he meets the young and sensitive Anna who claims to have personally witnessed the apparition of the Virgin Mary. A profound devout, she’s garnered an impressive following in the village and is torn between her faith and the many solicitations she receives. Confronted with opposing views from clergy members and sceptics in the group, Jacques gradually uncovers the hidden motivations and pressures at work and sees his beliefs system profoundly shaken.
Cast: Vincent Lindon, Galatéa Bellugi, Patrick D’Assumçao
2018 / France / 137 min / French
Produced by Fidélité-Curiosa and France 3 Cinéma, Gabriel Inc., Memento Films Production, La Cinéfacture.
“The director of Marguerite and In The Beginning makes a great film”
— Le Figaro
“Xavier Giannoli makes a film as great as the mystery he tries to explore”
— Le Parisien
“The film reaches heights thanks to the scenes between the young psychic Anna and the skeptical journalist Jacques”
— Télérama
