THÉRÈSE will premiere on U.S. television December 8th on EWTN at 9 pm ET /8 pm CT /6 pm PT
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| See Leonardo on EWTN Live before THÉRÈSE airs!
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Film director and actor Leonardo Defilippis, founder of Saint Luke Productions, will be featured as the guest on one of EWTN’s most popular prime time shows, EWTN Live, preceding the film’s airing. Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa as he interviews Leonardo this Wednesday, December 8th! See times above.
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| The Movie |
Did You Know? |
THÉRÈSE tells the story of an ordinary girl who has become the most popular saint of modern times, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as the "Little Flower."
Following the death of her mother when she was only four, Thérèse became an emotional and fragile child. But when she was 14 something miraculous happened - she experienced a mysterious Christmas Eve conversion that filled her with a love for God and a zeal to save souls. At the unheard-of young age of 15, she entered the Carmelite monastery. It was there that this pampered child discovered a "little way" to grow close to God, through the simple hidden sacrifices of everyday life, demonstrating anyone can become a saint, in any walk of life.
She died of tuberculosis at the young age of 24 after writing her autobiography, Story of a Soul, which served as the inspiration for this film.
Tune in for this inspiring message of hope - perfect in this season of Advent!
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- THÉRÈSE was produced and distributed in collaboration between Hollywood industry professionals and the Catholic Church, and launched in the same way as other studio-driven films through mainstream theatres as well as mainstream DVD outlets.
- THÉRÈSE was the longest-running film in domestic theatrical release (70 weeks as of January 30, 2006). The film out-performed other major films on its per screen average during the initial weeks and was ranked #12 by Box Office Mojo at its release.
- THÉRÈSE, one of the last films seen and blessed by Pope John Paul II, was dedicated to the late pontiff and was officially endorsed by the Vatican.
- THÉRÈSE has planted seeds for numerous vocations to religious life and conversions to the Catholic Church. Saint Luke Productions continues to receive letters with such testimonies.
- THÉRÈSE was awarded First Place in the International Third Millennium Film Festival in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2005, competing with films from 25 countries, including Mexico's Oscar contender, Al Otro Lado.
- THÉRÈSE motion picture soundtrack, composed by a Carmelite nun, has outsold other major spiritual film soundtracks, and was presented for consideration to the Academy Awards.
- THÉRÈSE actress and star Lindsey Younce is the narrator of Saint Luke Productions' VIANNEY drama, which is currently in its second year on tour in the U.S. and Canada. Lindsay portrays the character of Catherine Lassagne in VIANNEY.
- THÉRÈSE has been used as a spiritual aid in a residential treatment facility for youth and teens. It exposed them to a positive family dynamic, offered something they could relate to in terms of suffering and loss, and gave them hope.
- THÉRÈSE was released on DVD in mainstream markets and is currently available through various distributors
 and directly through Saint Luke Productions.
See below for details.
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Saint Luke Productions | P.O. Box 886, Battle Ground, WA 98604 | (360) 687-8029 | www.stlukeproductions.com
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