The Nun
Suzanne Simonin describes her life of suffering in letters. As a young woman she is sent to a convent against her will....
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)
Lou Castel
Martina Gedeck
Isabelle Huppert
Pascal Bongard
Gilles Cohen
Guillaume Nicloux
Louise Bourgoin
Genres: 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)
Cast
Lou Castel
Baron de Lasson
Martina Gedeck
Suzanne's mother
Isabelle Huppert
Superior Saint-Eutrope
Pascal Bongard
Archdeacon
Gilles Cohen
Suzanne's father
Guillaume Nicloux
Director
Louise Bourgoin
Superior Christine
Françoise Lebrun
Madame de Moni
Alice de Lencquesaing
Sister Ursule
Pierre Nisse
Marquis de Crois Marie
Pauline Étienne
Suzanne Simonin
François Négret
Maître Manouri
Agathe Bonitzer
Sister Thérèse
Marc Barbé
Father Castella
Alexia Depicker
Sister Camille