RMC Découverte Orders Religious Mystery Docs

RMC Découverte has commissioned two feature documentary films from Pernel Media that examine mysteries surrounding religious relics and locations.

The 90-minute Lourdes: Miracle Secrets investigates the unexplained phenomena or scientific fact behind the idea of miracles. It examines what constitutes a miracle, how the Catholic Church officially acknowledges them and whether they can be explained by science. The film focuses on the world-famous Lourdes grotto, where 69 cures still unexplained by science are said to have taken place over the course of 160 years.

The Mystery of the Holy Lance also has a running time of 90 minutes. The film looks at the Holy Lance, also known as the Spear of Destiny, which is said to possess mystical powers. It is reportedly the weapon used to pierce Jesus’s side after his crucifixion. The Mystery of the Holy Lance combines scientific investigation with historical research to explore the 2,000-year-long history of the artifact.

Pernel Media retains global rights for the programs and is currently in discussions with distribution partners. The company previously produced two other documentaries for RMC Découverte that explore religious mysteries.

“We are delighted to keep exploring historical mysteries related to religious topics as we know that audiences love these stories,” said Samuel Kissous, the president of Pernel Media and executive producer on the films.