The Nun
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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)
Release Date : 2013-03-20
Language :GermanFrench
Adult : false
Status : Released
Production Company : Versus ProductionLe PacteLes films du WorsoBelle Epoque Films
Production Country : BelgiumFranceGermany
Alternative Titles :
Cast
Character Name : Suzanne Simonin
Original Name : Pauline Étienne
Gender : Female
Character Name : Superior Saint-Eutrope
Original Name : Isabelle Huppert
Gender : Female
Character Name : Superior Christine
Original Name : Louise Bourgoin
Gender : Female
Character Name : Suzanne's mother
Original Name : Martina Gedeck
Gender : Female
Character Name : Sister Thérèse
Original Name : Agathe Bonitzer
Gender : Female
Character Name : Sister Ursule
Original Name : Alice de Lencquesaing
Gender : Female
Character Name : Father Castella
Original Name : Marc Barbé
Gender : Male
Character Name : Madame de Moni
Original Name : Françoise Lebrun
Gender : Female
Character Name : Suzanne's father
Original Name : Gilles Cohen
Gender : Male
Character Name : Archdeacon
Original Name : Pascal Bongard
Gender : Male
Character Name : Marquis de Crois Marie
Original Name : Pierre Nisse
Gender : Male
Character Name : Sister Camille
Original Name : Alexia Depicker
Gender : Female
Character Name : Maître Manouri
Original Name : François Négret
Gender : Male
Character Name : Baron de Lasson
Original Name : Lou Castel
Gender : Male
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