Antoine Le Guérisseur
Synopsis
This film tells the story of Antoine, a miner from the Liège region who, at the end of the 19th century, discovers a gift for healing, an ability to listen and to soothe the suffering of the working class who endure a hard life. A good man, he went on to found the one and only Belgian religion that has never existed: Antoinism. This documentary film traces the astonishing life of Louis Antoine and the incredible development of a social and religious movement that has been forgotten in Belgian history. A movement that nevertheless had hundreds of thousands of followers in Wallonia, France and as far afield as Brazil, to the point of threatening the power of the Catholic Church in our regions.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Poutte
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Poutte
- Original Title
- Antoine Le Guérisseur
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Lux Fugit Film, Acqua alta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Poutte
Manuel Poutte
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Poutte
Director
Manuel Poutte
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antoine Le Guérisseur
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Antoine Le Guérisseur about?
This film tells the story of Antoine, a miner from the Liège region who, at the end of the 19th century, discovers a gift for healing, an ability to listen and to soothe the suffering of the working class who endure a hard life. A good man, he went on to found the one and only Belgian religion that has never existed: Antoinism. This documentary film traces the astonishing life of Louis Antoine and the incredible development of a social and religious movement that has been forgotten in Belgian history. A movement that nevertheless had hundreds of thousands of followers in Wallonia, France and as far afield as Brazil, to the point of threatening the power of the Catholic Church in our regions.
Who directed Antoine Le Guérisseur?
Antoine Le Guérisseur was directed by Manuel Poutte.
Who stars in Antoine Le Guérisseur?
The principal cast of Antoine Le Guérisseur includes Not specified.
When was Antoine Le Guérisseur released and how long is it?
Antoine Le Guérisseur was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.