The Nun
La Religieuse
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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Pauline Étienne
Suzanne Simonin
Isabelle Huppert
Superior Saint-Eutrope
Louise Bourgoin
Superior Christine
Martina Gedeck
Suzanne's mother
Agathe Bonitzer
Sister Thérèse
Alice de Lencquesaing
Sister Ursule
Marc Barbé
Father Castella
Françoise Lebrun
Madame de Moni
Gilles Cohen
Suzanne's father
Pascal Bongard
Archdeacon
Pierre Nisse
Marquis de Crois Marie
Alexia Depicker
Sister Camille
François Négret
Maître Manouri
Lou Castel
Baron de Lasson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale 2013
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guillaume Nicloux
- Screenplay & Story
- Jérôme Beaujour, Guillaume Nicloux
- Original Score
- Max Richter
- Original Title
- La Religieuse
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Versus Production, Le Pacte, Les films du Worso, Belle Epoque Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guillaume Nicloux
Jérôme Beaujour, Guillaume Nicloux, Denis Diderot
Max Richter
Yves Cape
Guy Lecorne
Department Leadership Roster
Guillaume Nicloux
Director
Jérôme Beaujour
Screenplay
Guy Lecorne
Editor
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
Yves Cape
Director of Photography
Anaïs Romand
Costume Design
Olivier Radot
Production Design
Guillaume Nicloux
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nun
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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)
Who directed The Nun?
The Nun was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
Who stars in The Nun?
The principal cast of The Nun includes Pauline Étienne, Isabelle Huppert, Louise Bourgoin, Martina Gedeck, Agathe Bonitzer.
When was The Nun released and how long is it?
The Nun was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nun was composed by Max Richter.
Is The Nun based on a book or true story?
The Nun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Denis Diderot".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nun?
The Nun holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).