far from the Marseille controversy, the film “Sacré Cœur” is a hit in this town on the Côte d’Azur

While the City of Marseille had suspended the broadcast of “Sacré Cœur” in a cinema (under municipal management) – the mayor, Benoit Payan, judging that its confessional character contradicted the law of 1905 on the separation of Church and State – before the courts told him otherwise, no such controversy in Roquefort-les-Pins. Here, we are more on the national trend, where the film by Sabrina and Steven Gunnell is enjoying success, amplified by the Marseille controversy.

Scheduled last week, it aroused such enthusiasm that two additional sessions had to be improvised this week on Place Antoine-Maure. “The reactions are very positiveconfirms, by email, the mayor, Michel Rossi. Spectators are happy to have the opportunity to see the film despite the events in Marseille. In 4 days, we had 360 entries. It’s a big success, which will continue ».

“A success that we did not expect”

On site, the projectionist attests to the enthusiasm: “ It’s a success that we didn’t expect here, he confides. I don’t understand the controversy, as long as the film has an exhibition visa to be screened… There’s something for everyone. It is the public who judges the cinematographic work. We scheduled it in the great room “. And, given the entries, there would once again be a question of additional programming.

In the cinema hall, some spectators are already rejoicing, and those who missed the first screenings will be able to catch up, like Karine, a regular at the place. “ I planned to see this film, not out of religious conviction, but out of curiosity. We hear so much about this documentary, I guess it’s interesting. »

And on the side of the Charity Home of Roquefort-les-Pins, where the sanctuary is dedicated to devotion to the Sacred Heart? Marie-France, the manager, confides: “Our secular community has, for the most part, viewed the film and unanimously expressed very favorable opinions. »