Port-Royal (1960)
1661, the Assemblée du Clergé de France obliged all clergy to sign a form testifying to their submission to the decisions of the Holy See. In 1664, the Archbishop of Paris wanted to impose this decision on the nuns of Port-Royal. Among them was Sister Angélique de Saint Jean, admired by the very young Sister Françoise, who looked to her for comfort.
Director: Jean Vernier
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: June 1, 1960
Cast
- Henri Rollan - The visitor
- Claude Winter - Sister Gabrielle
- Lise Delamare - Sister Catherine de Saint-Flavie
- Renée Faure - Sister Marie-Françoise de l'Eucharistie
- Denise Gence - Sister Louise
- Annie Ducaux - Sister Angélique de Saint-Jean
- Micheline Boudet - Sister Julie
- Geneviève Casile - Sister
- Georges Vitray - The Grand Vicar
- Henry de Montherlant
Screenplay
Production: Editions Montparnasse, INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Vernier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Port-Royal about?
- 1661, the Assemblée du Clergé de France obliged all clergy to sign a form testifying to their submission to the decisions of the Holy See. In 1664, the Archbishop of Paris wanted to impose this decision on the nuns of Port-Royal. Among them was Sister Angélique de Saint Jean, admired by the very young Sister Françoise, who looked to her for comfort.
- Who directed Port-Royal?
- Port-Royal was directed by Jean Vernier.
- Who stars in Port-Royal?
- Port-Royal stars Henri Rollan, Claude Winter, Lise Delamare, Renée Faure, Denise Gence, Annie Ducaux.
- How long is Port-Royal?
- Port-Royal has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- Where was Port-Royal produced?
- Port-Royal was produced in France.