Daniel

Daniel has been the caretaker of the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Chapel for almost 27 years.
Former drug addict, he assumes that his faith has saved his life.
Taciturn and lonely, he discreetly performs the tasks that constitute his silent daily routine.
His life mainly consists of simple meals, the maintenance of the Chapel, and long moments of solitude. In this period of the global coronavirus pandemic, Daniel’s story resonates with us more than ever.
Through his universe, I question my own anxieties such as aging, social isolation, or the deep meaning of our existence.

Daniel est le gardien de la Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes depuis près de 27 ans.
Ancien toxicomane, il est convaincu que sa foi lui a sauvé la vie.
Taciturne et solitaire, il accomplit discrètement les tâches qui constituent son quotidien silencieux.
Sa vie se compose principalement de repas simples, de l’entretien de la chapelle et de longs moments de solitude. En ces temps de pandémie mondiale de coronavirus, l’histoire de Daniel trouve un écho en nous plus fort que jamais.
À travers son univers, je questionne mes propres angoisses telles que le vieillissement, l’isolement social ou le sens profond de notre existence.