The Song of Bernadette

"The Song of Bernadette" is heralded as one of the greatest novels of 20th-century religious faith, stemming from an inspiring true story. In June 1940, Austrian author Franz Werfel and his wife, Alma Mahler, sought refuge in Lourdes while fleeing the Nazi regime. Captivated by the tale of Bernadette, who received visions of the Virgin Mary at the shrine, Werfel vowed to write her story if they escaped. After a perilous journey to safety, he fulfilled his promise, crafting a masterpiece that intertwines faith and artistry.