The Nun (1967)
The banned film by Jacques Rivette
In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
Director: Jacques Rivette
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: July 26, 1967
Cast
- Anna Karina - Suzanne
- Liselotte Pulver - Mme de Chelles
- Micheline Presle - Mme de Moni
- Francine Bergé - Soeur Sainte-Christine
- Francisco Rabal - Dom Morel
- Christiane Lénier - Mme Simonin
- Yori Bertin - Soeur Saint-Thérèse
- Hubert Buthion - L'Archevêque
- Françoise Godde - La Domestique
- Charles Millot - Monsieur Simonin
Screenplay
Music: Jean-Claude Eloy
Cinematography: Alain Levent
Editing: Denise de Casabianca
Production: SNC, Rome-Paris Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
suicide, nun, lesbian relationship, priest
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nun about?
- In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
- Who directed The Nun?
- The Nun was directed by Jacques Rivette.
- Who stars in The Nun?
- The Nun stars Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, Micheline Presle, Francine Bergé, Francisco Rabal, Christiane Lénier.
- How long is The Nun?
- The Nun has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is The Nun?
- The Nun is a Drama film.
- Where was The Nun produced?
- The Nun was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Nun?
- The themes of The Nun include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.