Lourdes Interview: Venice Film Festival 2009

The transcript discusses the filmmaker's journey in creating a film about miracles. Initially uncertain about the film's direction, the filmmaker explores the concept of miracles, focusing on their ambiguity and the transient nature of happiness they may bring. Research on Lourdes, a place known for miraculous healings, provides insights into the occurrence of miracles and raises questions about their mechanisms and divine implications.

What was the filmmaker's initial challenge when deciding to make a film about miracles?

• Finding a suitable location

• Defining the film's focus

• Casting the right actors

• Securing funding

What does the filmmaker suggest about the nature of happiness in relation to miracles?

• Happiness is guaranteed with miracles

• Happiness is unrelated to miracles

• Happiness can fade away

• Happiness is permanent once achieved

What location did the filmmaker research to understand miracles better?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Vatican City

• Lourdes

What does the filmmaker find intriguing about the events at Lourdes?

• The cultural diversity

• The architectural beauty

• The medical investigations of healings

• The historical significance

What question does the filmmaker raise about the nature of miracles?

• Do miracles require a large audience?

• Can miracles be replicated?

• Is there a divine message in miracles?

• Are miracles scientifically explainable?