Pilgrimage
Originally released in 1958. Pilgrimage is a documentary film. directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
St. Joseph's Oratory, a picturesque shrine silhouetted against Mount Royal, draws pilgrims by the thousands every year. They come from California by Greyhound bus, from Vancouver by plane, and on foot from many parishes surrounding Montréal. What is the fame of this shrine, that it attracts the devout and the curious alike? The story is told by Brother Placide Vermandère of the Order of the Holy Cross, who was personally acquainted with Brother André, after whom the shrine's famous temple is named. Cameras follow a procession of the League of the Sacred Heart through the streets of the city to the famous sanctuary and show many of the religious observances conducted in the church, including Mass attended by invalids who come in the hope of being healed of various afflictions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1958
68 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilgrimage about?
St. Joseph's Oratory, a picturesque shrine silhouetted against Mount Royal, draws pilgrims by the thousands every year. They come from California by Greyhound bus, from Vancouver by plane, and on f...
Who directed Pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage was directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate.
How long is Pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Pilgrimage released?
Pilgrimage was released on January 1, 1958 in theaters.