The Nun

73
  • NR
  • Genre(s):Drama
  • Release year: 1967
  • Running time: 140 min
In eighteenth century France, novice Suzanne (Anna Karina) is compelled to take her vows and become a nun. As she does what she can to resist, Suzanne is shuttled between convents with widely different Mothers Superior, ranging from maternal to sadistic to amorous.read more

In eighteenth century France, novice Suzanne (Anna Karina) is compelled to take her vows and become a nun. As she does what she can to resist, Suzanne is shuttled between convents with widely different Mothers Superior, ranging from maternal to sadistic to amorous. Based on the novel by Denis Diderot, Rivette’s film was banned at its initial release and became the scandal du jour.

Original Release

07/26/1967

US Release

07/08/1971

Cast

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Directors

Jacques Rivette

Writers

Jacques Rivette, Denis Diderot, Jean Gruault

Cast

Producers

Editors

Denise de Casabianca

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