THE STORY This documentary takes us to a remote chapel in Portugal to examine a unique phenomena; for nearly a century brides from all over the country have been donating their used wedding gowns to Saint Mary Adelaide – according to popular belief she helps couples have happy marriages. The small chapel near Porto contains a shrine to the saint, who’s decaying corpse is presented in a glass coffin and adorned with white satin. The chapel has collected over six thousand wedding gowns and receives so many donations that they have adopted the novel approach of hiring them out to brides at no cost at all. What I find fascinating and what this film will explore is why people feel the need to believe in the saint and how they come to construct their beliefs. How does their faith help them to face the world and make sense of their fears and desires? Whilst reflecting on religion and the human condition this film will come alive with the personal stories of the diverse individuals brought together by their common devotion to the saint. The film will be a playful and meditative piece of visual poetry that will probe the...