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The Miracle
At a seaside resort, the artist Armand, the widow Gaspard and her daughter Estelle, as well as the disguised abbot Prevost, trying to get Armand to go to the monastery. Based on the novel Lourdes by Émile Zola.
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Plot Summary
This silent film is a religious spectacle that tells the story of a young nun who is tempted by a demon disguised as a prince. She succumbs to temptation and leaves her convent, only to face hardship and despair. She eventually finds redemption through her faith and the intervention of the Virgin Mary.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1913, detailed critical reception in the modern sense is scarce. However, "The Miracle" was known for its grand scale, elaborate sets, and impressive crowd scenes, making it a significant cinematic event for its time, particularly for its religious themes and visual spectacle.
What Reviewers Say
A visually stunning religious epic for its era.
Notable for its ambitious scale and theatrical presentation.
The narrative explores themes of faith, temptation, and redemption.
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Fun Fact
The film was a major theatrical event, often shown with live orchestral accompaniment and elaborate stage effects, making it more of a multimedia spectacle than a typical movie screening of the time.
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