Behind the Veil: Nuns (1984)
The history of nuns mirrors the history of all women -- in what we are taught about the past, women are almost invisible. Although today's one million nuns outnumber priests two to one, they must struggle to be heard by the all-male Roman Catholic hierarchy from which they are excluded. Behind the Veil: Nuns is the first film ever to record from a global perspective the turbulent history and remarkable achievements of women in religion, from pre-Christian Celtic communities to the radical sisters of the 1980s. Contemporary nuns of strength, dignity and commitment speak of their lives and of their predecessors.
Director: Margaret Wescott
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: September 19, 1984
Cast
- Gloria Demers - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
Cinematography: Susan Trow
Editing: Rosemarie Shapley
Production: Studio D (NFB), ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle
Keywords
nun, religion, catholic, misogyny, women
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Behind the Veil: Nuns about?
- The history of nuns mirrors the history of all women -- in what we are taught about the past, women are almost invisible. Although today's one million nuns outnumber priests two to one, they must struggle to be heard by the all-male Roman Catholic hierarchy from which they are excluded. Behind the Veil: Nuns is the first film ever to record from a global perspective the turbulent history and remarkable achievements of women in religion, from pre-Christian Celtic communities to the radical sisters of the 1980s. Contemporary nuns of strength, dignity and commitment speak of their lives and of their predecessors.
- Who directed Behind the Veil: Nuns?
- Behind the Veil: Nuns was directed by Margaret Wescott.
- Who stars in Behind the Veil: Nuns?
- Behind the Veil: Nuns stars Gloria Demers.
- How long is Behind the Veil: Nuns?
- Behind the Veil: Nuns has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is Behind the Veil: Nuns?
- Behind the Veil: Nuns is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Behind the Veil: Nuns produced?
- Behind the Veil: Nuns was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Behind the Veil: Nuns?
- The themes of Behind the Veil: Nuns include: Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle.