Synopsis
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)
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Cast
- Pauline ÉtienneSuzanne
- Isabelle HuppertSupérieure Saint Eutrope
- Louise BourgoinSupérieure Christine
- Martina GedeckMère de Suzanne
- Agathe BonitzerSoeur Thérèse
- Alice de LencquesaingSoeur Ursule
- Marc BarbéPère Castella
- Françoise LebrunMadame de Moni
- Gilles CohenPère de Suzanne
- Pascal BongardL'Archidiacre
Recommendations
- 60
Time Out London
There’s a pleasing no-frills tone to the whole enterprise as well as a convincing grasp of the rituals and beliefs of the age. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
While nothing in The Nun feels inspiring or truly groundbreaking, it’s certainly a well-handled package, and the strong performances are abetted by superb technical contributions. - 50
Variety
Nicloux is unable to instill the material with any tension. - 40
Empire
A strangely drab adaptation of Diderot's much racier novel.
