The Nun
La Religieuse
“The banned film by Jacques Rivette”
Synopsis
In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
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THE NUN - Official Trailer - From director Jacques RivetteOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-05
Top Cast
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Anna Karina
Suzanne
Liselotte Pulver
Mme de Chelles
Micheline Presle
Mme de Moni
Francine Bergé
Soeur Sainte-Christine
Francisco Rabal
Dom Morel
Christiane Lénier
Mme Simonin
Yori Bertin
Soeur Saint-Thérèse
Hubert Buthion
L'Archevêque
Françoise Godde
La Domestique
Charles Millot
Monsieur Simonin
Marc Eyraud
La Père Séraphin
Gilette Barbier
Soeur Saint-Jean
Catherine Diamant
Soeur Sainte-Ursule
Annik Morice
Soeur Saint-Jérôme
Michel Delahaye
Un Vicaire
Jean Martin
Monsieur Hébert
Pierre Meyrand
Monsieur Manouri
Wolfgang Reichmann
Le Père Lemoine
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Rivette
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Diderot, Jean Gruault, Jacques Rivette
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Eloy
- Original Title
- La Religieuse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- SNC, Rome-Paris Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Rivette
Denis Diderot, Jean Gruault, Jacques Rivette
Jean-Claude Eloy
Alain Levent
Denise de Casabianca
Georges de Beauregard
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Rivette
Director
Jean Gruault
Writer
Jacques Rivette
Writer
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Alain Levent
Director of Photography
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Jean-Claude Eloy
Original Music Composer
Jean-Jacques Fabre
Production Design
Guy Littaye
Production Design
Gitt Magrini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nun
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What is The Nun about?
In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
Who directed The Nun?
The Nun was directed by Jacques Rivette.
Who stars in The Nun?
The principal cast of The Nun includes Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, Micheline Presle, Francine Bergé, Francisco Rabal.
When was The Nun released and how long is it?
The Nun was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nun was composed by Jean-Claude Eloy.
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: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).