(La Religieuse)

Content: 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)

Countries:

Belgium,

France,

Germany

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

106 minutes

Year:

2013

Directors:

Guillaume Nicloux

Production companies:

Versus Production,

Le Pacte,

Les films du Worso,

Belle Epoque Films

Actors:

Suzanne Simonin

Superior Saint-Eutrope

Superior Christine

Suzanne's mother

Sister Thérèse

Crews:

Director

Screenplay

Editor

Original Music Composer

Set Decoration