Alphonsa (film)

Alphonsa is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language biographical film directed by Saji Pazhayidom and written by Joe Chalissery. The film portrays the life of Saint Alphonsa, the first Indian woman to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. It stars Ann Augustine in the title role. The film follows Alphonsa's life from her childhood, highlighting her dedication to religious life, her suffering, and her eventual sainthood. The supporting cast includes actors portraying key figures in her life, such as her relatives, nuns, and priests. The film aims to depict her piety, her devotion to God, and her role in the Catholic community in India. It also explores the challenges she faced and the miracles attributed to her intercession. The film received mixed to positive reviews upon release.