Behind the Veil: Nuns
Synopsis
The history of nuns mirrors the history of all women -- in what we are taught about the past, women are almost invisible. Although today's one million nuns outnumber priests two to one, they must struggle to be heard by the all-male Roman Catholic hierarchy from which they are excluded. Behind the Veil: Nuns is the first film ever to record from a global perspective the turbulent history and remarkable achievements of women in religion, from pre-Christian Celtic communities to the radical sisters of the 1980s. Contemporary nuns of strength, dignity and commitment speak of their lives and of their predecessors.
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September 19, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margaret Wescott
- Screenplay & Story
- Gloria Demers
- Original Score
- Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
- Original Title
- Behind the Veil: Nuns
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Studio D (NFB), ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Wescott
Gloria Demers
Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
Susan Trow
Rosemarie Shapley
Signe Johansson, Kathleen Shannon
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Trow
Director of Photography
Signe Johansson
Producer
Rosemarie Shapley
Editor
Gloria Demers
Writer
Micky Erbe
Original Music Composer
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
Margaret Wescott
Director
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What is Behind the Veil: Nuns about?
The history of nuns mirrors the history of all women -- in what we are taught about the past, women are almost invisible. Although today's one million nuns outnumber priests two to one, they must struggle to be heard by the all-male Roman Catholic hierarchy from which they are excluded. Behind the Veil: Nuns is the first film ever to record from a global perspective the turbulent history and remarkable achievements of women in religion, from pre-Christian Celtic communities to the radical sisters of the 1980s. Contemporary nuns of strength, dignity and commitment speak of their lives and of their predecessors.
Who directed Behind the Veil: Nuns?
Behind the Veil: Nuns was directed by Margaret Wescott.
Who stars in Behind the Veil: Nuns?
The principal cast of Behind the Veil: Nuns includes Gloria Demers.
When was Behind the Veil: Nuns released and how long is it?
Behind the Veil: Nuns was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Behind the Veil: Nuns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind the Veil: Nuns was composed by Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon.