The Nun

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

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  Pauline Étienne
  Suzanne Simonin

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  Isabelle Huppert
  Superior Saint-Eutrope

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  Louise Bourgoin
  Superior Christine

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  Martina Gedeck
  Suzanne's mother

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  Agathe Bonitzer
  Sister Thérèse

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  Alice de Lencquesaing
  Sister Ursule

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  Marc Barbé
  Father Castella

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  Françoise Lebrun
  Madame de Moni

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  Gilles Cohen
  Suzanne's father

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  Pascal Bongard
  Archdeacon

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  Pierre Nisse
  Marquis de Crois Marie

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  Alexia Depicker
  Sister Camille

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  François Négret
  Maître Manouri

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  Lou Castel
  Baron de Lasson