Death of a Nun
Dood van een non
Synopsis
Crippled as a young girl, Sabine vows to become a nun if cured. But when it turns out the original diagnosis was faulty and she regains the use of her legs, she decides to marry instead. Wreaked with guild when her first child is stillborn, Sabine enters a monastery where her sister Gertrude also resides. But after her sister dies of an illness, Sabine leaves the nuns behind and travels to India seeking peace.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nellie Rossiers
Sabine Arnauld
Josine van Dalsum
Gertrude
Jules Hamel
Joris
Jo De Meyere
Nikki
Janine Bischops
Andrea
Hans Royaards
Simon
Elly Koot
Marie-Anne
Jozef Pellens
Daniel
Roger Coorens
Vader
Henny Alma
Moeder
Elliot Tiber
Finch
Antoon Carette
Pastoor
Elisabeth Andersen
Moeder Ancilla
Paula Sleyp
Novicenmeesteres
Roos Van Wijk
Kloosterzuster
Rea Dolhain
Jonge Sabine
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Drouot, Paul Collet
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot
- Original Score
- Pieter Verlinden
- Original Title
- Dood van een non
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Ciné Vog Films, Cinécentrum N.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Drouot, Paul Collet
Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot, Maria Rosseels
Pieter Verlinden
Rufus Bohez, Walther van den Ende, Eduard van der Enden
Susana Rossberg, Françoise Dumoulin
Henri Weis, André Weis, Gerrit Visscher
Department Leadership Roster
Rufus Bohez
Director of Photography
Pierre Drouot
Director
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Paul Collet
Director
Paul Collet
Screenplay
Pierre Drouot
Screenplay
Eduard van der Enden
Director of Photography
Susana Rossberg
Editor
Françoise Dumoulin
Editor
Henri Weis
Producer
André Weis
Producer
Gerrit Visscher
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death of a Nun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Nun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of a Nun about?
Crippled as a young girl, Sabine vows to become a nun if cured. But when it turns out the original diagnosis was faulty and she regains the use of her legs, she decides to marry instead. Wreaked with guild when her first child is stillborn, Sabine enters a monastery where her sister Gertrude also resides. But after her sister dies of an illness, Sabine leaves the nuns behind and travels to India seeking peace.
Who directed Death of a Nun?
Death of a Nun was directed by Pierre Drouot, Paul Collet.
Who stars in Death of a Nun?
The principal cast of Death of a Nun includes Nellie Rossiers, Josine van Dalsum, Jules Hamel, Jo De Meyere, Janine Bischops.
When was Death of a Nun released and how long is it?
Death of a Nun was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Nun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Nun was composed by Pieter Verlinden.
Is Death of a Nun based on a book or true story?
Death of a Nun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maria Rosseels".