The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent (2025)

The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent (2025) poster

Marta comes from a deeply devout Catholic family, they are nine siblings. After high school, she entered the strictest of all monastic orders, the Carmelite Order. Marta lives according to monastic rules that were instituted in the Middle Ages, she lives a life of prayer and silence, and never leaves the monastery. Seven times a year, she receives visits from her family; they meet in a visiting room separated by bars. Today, Marta is 45 years old and has lived her entire adult life in the convent. The siblings have chosen different paths in life, they live in very different places in the world. The film follows a family across three generations, who have all chosen to live with God at the center. A film about faith and existential questions.

Director: Maud Nycander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Arve Henriksen
Editing: Kersti Grunditz
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Trailer

The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent Trailer
More Films by Director: Maud Nycander
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent about?
Marta comes from a deeply devout Catholic family, they are nine siblings. After high school, she entered the strictest of all monastic orders, the Carmelite Order. Marta lives according to monastic rules that were instituted in the Middle Ages, she lives a life of prayer and silence, and never leaves the monastery. Seven times a year, she receives visits from her family; they meet in a visiting room separated by bars. Today, Marta is 45 years old and has lived her entire adult life in the convent. The siblings have chosen different paths in life, they live in very different places in the world. The film follows a family across three generations, who have all chosen to live with God at the center. A film about faith and existential questions.
Who directed The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent?
The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent was directed by Maud Nycander.
How long is The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent?
The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent?
The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent is a Documentary film.
Where was The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent produced?
The Nun – 25 Years in a Convent was produced in Sweden.