Plot Summary
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)
Movie Details
- Original Title
- La Religieuse
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- fr
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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
Gilles Cohen
Suzanne's father
Pascal Bongard
Archdeacon
Pierre Nisse
Marquis de Crois Marie
Alexia Depicker
Sister Camille
François Négret
Maître Manouri
Lou Castel
Baron de Lasson
Production Companies
Versus Production
Le Pacte
Les films du Worso
