The Nun(2013)
Overview
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)
Director
Guillaume Nicloux
Studio
Versus Production
Cast
Pauline Étienne
as Suzanne Simonin
Isabelle Huppert
as Superior Saint-Eutrope
Louise Bourgoin
as Superior Christine
Martina Gedeck
as Suzanne's mother
Agathe Bonitzer
as Sister Thérèse
Alice de Lencquesaing
as Sister Ursule
Marc Barbé
as Father Castella
Françoise Lebrun
as Madame de Moni
Gilles Cohen
as Suzanne's father
Pascal Bongard
as Archdeacon
Pierre Nisse
as Marquis de Crois Marie
Alexia Depicker
as Sister Camille
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
German
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Versus Production • Le Pacte • Les films du Worso
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What is The Nun about?▼
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)
Who directed The Nun?▼
The Nun was directed by Guillaume Nicloux and released in 2013. It is a drama film.
How long is The Nun?▼
The Nun has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Nun?▼
The cast of The Nun includes Pauline Étienne as Suzanne Simonin, Isabelle Huppert as Superior Saint-Eutrope, Louise Bourgoin as Superior Christine, Martina Gedeck as Suzanne's mother, Agathe Bonitzer as Sister Thérèse and more.
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