88 - Thaïs

Athanaël, a fanatic ascetic monk, wants to convert the most famous courtesan in all Egypt, Thaïs. In Alexandria he meets her and speaks to her about his mission. Fist Thaïs laughs at him. But later she sees a chance of a new life in his ideas and agrees to enter a convent. To reach the convent they must cross the desert. Thaïs’ collapses. Suddenly Athanaël realises that he loves Thaïs – with both soul and body. He confesses his feelings to Thaïs. But Thaïs is dying, believing in God’s salvation...