Story of a Cloistered Nun
Storia di una monaca di clausura
“This is her incredible story...”
Synopsis
Refusing an arranged marriage, young aristocrat Carmela is sent to a convent. Her arrival intensifies the power struggle between the debauched nun Elizabeth and the stern Mother Superior, as both are smitten by Carmela's beauty.
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Catherine Spaak
Sister Elisabeth
Suzy Kendall
Mother Superior
Eleonora Giorgi
Carmela Simoni
Martine Brochard
Sister Lucia
Umberto Orsini
Diego
Tino Carraro
Father of Carmela
Konrad Georg
Father Confessor
Ann Odessa
Isabelle Marchall
Giuliana Calandra
Clara Colosimo
Antonio Falsi
Carla Mancini
Caterina Boratto
Mother of Carmela
Barbara Herrera
Sister Filomena
Paola Senatore
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Domenico Paolella
- Screenplay & Story
- Domenico Paolella, Tonino Cervi
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Storia di una monaca di clausura
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate, Roxy Films, SND
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Domenico Paolella
Domenico Paolella, Tonino Cervi
Piero Piccioni
Armando Nannuzzi
Amedeo Giomini
Tonino Cervi, Luggi Waldleitner
Department Leadership Roster
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Domenico Paolella
Director
Domenico Paolella
Writer
Tonino Cervi
Writer
Tonino Cervi
Producer
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Amedeo Giomini
Editor
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Story of a Cloistered Nun
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What is Story of a Cloistered Nun about?
Refusing an arranged marriage, young aristocrat Carmela is sent to a convent. Her arrival intensifies the power struggle between the debauched nun Elizabeth and the stern Mother Superior, as both are smitten by Carmela's beauty.
Who directed Story of a Cloistered Nun?
Story of a Cloistered Nun was directed by Domenico Paolella.
Who stars in Story of a Cloistered Nun?
The principal cast of Story of a Cloistered Nun includes Catherine Spaak, Suzy Kendall, Eleonora Giorgi, Martine Brochard, Umberto Orsini.
When was Story of a Cloistered Nun released and how long is it?
Story of a Cloistered Nun was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Story of a Cloistered Nun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Story of a Cloistered Nun was composed by Piero Piccioni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Story of a Cloistered Nun?
Story of a Cloistered Nun holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).