The Nun

The Nun — Plot

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
• March 20, 2013
• Runtime
• 106 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Guillaume Nicloux

The Nun — Cast

Pauline Étienne Suzanne Simonin Isabelle Huppert Superior Saint-Eutrope Louise Bourgoin Superior Christine Martina Gedeck Suzanne's mother Agathe Bonitzer Sister Thérèse Alice de Lencquesaing Sister Ursule Marc Barbé Father Castella Françoise Lebrun Madame de Moni