A Nun at the Crossroads (1967)
Could she leave her world of peace... to return to the world of violence!
During an uprising in the Belgian Congo, a convent of nuns are besieged and the Reverend Mother is killed and Sister Maria is raped. Returning to Belgium, Sister Maria finds out to her horror that she is pregnant. Rejected by her family and her sister, she is told by the Vatican that she is supposed to either give the baby to the church and still be a nun or keep the baby and leave the order. This film follows her decision.
Director: Julio Buchs
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 21, 1967
Cast
- Rosanna Schiaffino - Sister Maria
- John Richardson - Dr. Pierre Lemmon
- Mara Cruz - Lisa
- Ángel Picazo - Fr. Raymond
- Paloma Valdés - Sister Blanche
- Margot Cottens - Madeleine
- Andrés Mejuto - Michel
- María Fernanda Ladrón de Guevara - Mother Superior
- Antonio Pica
- Lex Monson - Nangu
Screenplay
- Federico De Urrutia (Screenplay)
- Manuel Sebares (Screenplay)
- Víctor Auz (Screenplay)
- José Luis Hernández Marcos (Screenplay)
- José Frade (Idea)
Music: Giovanni Fusco
Cinematography: Gábor Pogány
Editing: Gaby Peñalba
Production: Filmes Cinematografica, Ízaro Films
Country: Italy, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
rape, nun, pregnant nun
More Films by Director: Julio Buchs
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Nun at the Crossroads about?
- During an uprising in the Belgian Congo, a convent of nuns are besieged and the Reverend Mother is killed and Sister Maria is raped. Returning to Belgium, Sister Maria finds out to her horror that she is pregnant. Rejected by her family and her sister, she is told by the Vatican that she is supposed to either give the baby to the church and still be a nun or keep the baby and leave the order. This film follows her decision.
- Who directed A Nun at the Crossroads?
- A Nun at the Crossroads was directed by Julio Buchs.
- Who stars in A Nun at the Crossroads?
- A Nun at the Crossroads stars Rosanna Schiaffino, John Richardson, Mara Cruz, Ángel Picazo, Paloma Valdés, Margot Cottens.
- How long is A Nun at the Crossroads?
- A Nun at the Crossroads has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is A Nun at the Crossroads?
- A Nun at the Crossroads is a Drama film.
- Where was A Nun at the Crossroads produced?
- A Nun at the Crossroads was produced in Italy, Spain.