The Nun (2013)
Suzanne Simonin describes her life of suffering in letters. As a young woman she is sent to a convent against her will. Since her parents cannot afford the dowry required for a marriage befitting her rank they decide she must instead become a nun. Although a kind and understanding Mother Superior helps her to learn the convent’s daily routine, Suzanne’s desire for freedom remains unabated. When the Mother Superior dies, Suzanne finds herself faced with reprisals, humiliation and harassment at the hands of the new Abbess and the other Sisters. For many years, Suzanne is subjected to bigotry and religious fanaticism. (Berlinale.de)
Director: Guillaume Nicloux
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: March 20, 2013
Cast
- Pauline Étienne - Suzanne Simonin
- Isabelle Huppert - Superior Saint-Eutrope
- Louise Bourgoin - Superior Christine
- Martina Gedeck - Suzanne's mother
- Agathe Bonitzer - Sister Thérèse
- Alice de Lencquesaing - Sister Ursule
- Marc Barbé - Father Castella
- Françoise Lebrun - Madame de Moni
- Gilles Cohen - Suzanne's father
- Pascal Bongard - Archdeacon
Screenplay
- Denis Diderot (Novel)
- Guillaume Nicloux (Screenplay)
- Jérôme Beaujour (Screenplay)
Music: Max Richter
Cinematography: Yves Cape
Editing: Guy Lecorne
Production: Versus Production, Le Pacte, Les films du Worso, Belle Epoque Films
Country: Belgium, France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nun about?
- Suzanne Simonin describes her life of suffering in letters. As a young woman she is sent to a convent against her will. Since her parents cannot afford the dowry required for a marriage befitting her rank they decide she must instead become a nun. Although a kind and understanding Mother Superior helps her to learn the convent’s daily routine, Suzanne’s desire for freedom remains unabated. When the Mother Superior dies, Suzanne finds herself faced with reprisals, humiliation and harassment at the hands of the new Abbess and the other Sisters. For many years, Suzanne is subjected to bigotry and religious fanaticism. (Berlinale.de)
- Who directed The Nun?
- The Nun was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
- Who stars in The Nun?
- The Nun stars Pauline Étienne, Isabelle Huppert, Louise Bourgoin, Martina Gedeck, Agathe Bonitzer, Alice de Lencquesaing.
- How long is The Nun?
- The Nun has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Nun?
- The Nun is a Drama film.
- Where was The Nun produced?
- The Nun was produced in Belgium, France, Germany.