The Dialogue of the Carmelites
Le Dialogue des Carmélites
Synopsis
This drama about the Carmelite order of nuns is set during the French Revolution. A young woman seeks refuge with the Carmelites because she is terrified of dying during the upheaval. The longer she associates with the nuns the more she is transformed by their faith and devotion.
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Jeanne Moreau
Mother Marie of the Incarnation
Alida Valli
Mother Thérèse of Saint-Augustin
Madeleine Renaud
First prioress
Pascale Audret
Blanche de la Force
Pierre Brasseur
Commissioner of the Republic
Georges Wilson
Chaplain of Carmel
Anne Doat
Marie-Geneviève Meunier
Claude Laydu
Knight of Force
Jean-Louis Barrault
Mime
Pierre Bertin
Marquis of Force
Judith Magre
Rose Ducor
Simone Angèle
Sister Agnès
Pascale de Boysson
Sister Cécile
Jacqueline Dane
Sister Gabrielle
Paula Dehelly
Sister Catherine
Hélène Dieudonné
Sister Jeanne of the Divine Childhood
Yvette Etiévant
Sister Lucy, extern sister
Anouk Ferjac
Sister Gabrielle
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Cinepanorama Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Leopold Bruckberger, Philippe Agostini
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Agostini, Raymond Leopold Bruckberger
- Original Score
- Jean Françaix
- Original Title
- Le Dialogue des Carmélites
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Champs-Élysées Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Leopold Bruckberger, Philippe Agostini
Philippe Agostini, Raymond Leopold Bruckberger, Gertrud von Le Fort, Georges Bernanos
Jean Françaix
André Bac
Gilbert Natot
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Leopold Bruckberger
Director
Philippe Agostini
Director
Gilbert Natot
Editor
Anne-Marie Marchand
Costume Design
Philippe Agostini
Screenplay
Raymond Leopold Bruckberger
Screenplay
André Bac
Director of Photography
Jean Françaix
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dialogue of the Carmelites
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What is The Dialogue of the Carmelites about?
This drama about the Carmelite order of nuns is set during the French Revolution. A young woman seeks refuge with the Carmelites because she is terrified of dying during the upheaval. The longer she associates with the nuns the more she is transformed by their faith and devotion.
Who directed The Dialogue of the Carmelites?
The Dialogue of the Carmelites was directed by Raymond Leopold Bruckberger, Philippe Agostini.
Who stars in The Dialogue of the Carmelites?
The principal cast of The Dialogue of the Carmelites includes Jeanne Moreau, Alida Valli, Madeleine Renaud, Pascale Audret, Pierre Brasseur.
When was The Dialogue of the Carmelites released and how long is it?
The Dialogue of the Carmelites was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dialogue of the Carmelites?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dialogue of the Carmelites was composed by Jean Françaix.