The Nun (2013)
Original title: La Religieuse
The Nun is a 2013 French-language drama movie directed by Guillaume Nicloux, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Pauline Étienne, Isabelle Huppert and Louise Bourgoin.
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)
Quick answers
What is The Nun about?
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)
When was The Nun released?
The Nun was released on 20 March 2013.
How long is The Nun?
The Nun runs 1h 46m.
Who made The Nun?
The Nun was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
Where can I watch The Nun?
The Nun is available on fuboTV, Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch The Nun
Stream: fuboTV
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Pauline Étienne as Suzanne Simonin
- Isabelle Huppert as Superior Saint-Eutrope
- Louise Bourgoin as Superior Christine
- Martina Gedeck as Suzanne's mother
- Agathe Bonitzer as Sister Thérèse
- Alice de Lencquesaing as Sister Ursule
- Marc Barbé as Father Castella
- Françoise Lebrun as Madame de Moni
- Gilles Cohen as Suzanne's father
- Pascal Bongard as Archdeacon
- Pierre Nisse as Marquis de Crois Marie
- Alexia Depicker as Sister Camille