The Nun

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Ellen E @RT37570487 Dec 27, 2024 I think you need to be interested in the subject matter, the history of monasticism in the Catholic Church. This movie is set in France around 1760. I loved that it was a female driven narrative. It was beautifully written and I was spellbound. Usually I find subtitles distracting, but not in this case. Pauline Etienne is breathtaking in the starring role. See more Sep 26, 2016 This is a good film but the topic depicted in it is far from being pleasant. The story of a poor unfortunate girl forced to enter a convent where she is heavily pressure to become a nun and take the veil. Suzanne is being tortured and treated like a disgrace once she starts to question the method of her superior. This is a film about a woman trying to resit the religious values imposed on her and her long fight to gain freedom. It's not going to be the cup of tea of every spectator but the film manages some great images and possess a form of authenticity that makes it definitely interesting. The main actress is really intense which helps making this story all the more compelling. See more Jun 13, 2015 As an ex-Catholic, educated in Parochial Schools and an altar boy, rebellious at an early age, I am only too familiar with the guilt and unworthiness feelings so brilliantly portrayed by Suzanne. Marvelous actress. See more Mar 26, 2015 Potent study of oppression and cruelty ultimately defeated by faith. Pauline Etienne gives an outstanding turn in the lead role and Huppert is given a chance to play a nun! ...of course transgression ensues. See more Mar 21, 2015 Bullies happening in convents... rather pale however. See more Jun 21, 2014 Basada en la novela de Diderot, "La Religiosa" es una cinta atmosférica, macabra y llena de silencios que se enfoca en las penurias que debe afrontar una joven (la excelente Pauline Etienne) que no quiere ser recluída en un convento. See more Read all reviews

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