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The Nun
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The Nun

2013-03-20 · 106 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

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)

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Directors
Guillaume Nicloux
Production companies
Versus Production, Le Pacte, Les films du Worso, Belle Epoque Films
Countries
Belgium, France, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pauline ÉtiennePauline ÉtienneSuzanne Simonin
Isabelle HuppertIsabelle HuppertSuperior Saint-Eutrope
Louise BourgoinLouise BourgoinSuperior Christine
Martina GedeckMartina GedeckSuzanne's mother
Agathe BonitzerAgathe BonitzerSister Thérèse
Alice de LencquesaingAlice de LencquesaingSister Ursule
Marc BarbéMarc BarbéFather Castella
Françoise LebrunFrançoise LebrunMadame de Moni
Gilles CohenGilles CohenSuzanne's father
Pascal BongardPascal BongardArchdeacon
Pierre NissePierre NisseMarquis de Crois Marie
Alexia DepickerAlexia DepickerSister Camille
François NégretFrançois NégretMaître Manouri
Lou CastelLou CastelBaron de Lasson

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