The Nun

2013 1h 46m FR

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6.2

MID

★6.2TMDB · 87

Drama

Synopsis

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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)

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Guillaume Nicloux
Writers: Guillaume Nicloux, Jérôme Beaujour
Languages: German, French
Countries: Belgium, France, Germany

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, French.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Germany.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Guillaume Nicloux, shot by Yves Cape. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Max Richter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Guy Lecorne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Pauline Étienne and Isabelle Huppert and Louise Bourgoin carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Guillaume Nicloux directs. Yves Cape behind the camera. Max Richter scores. Guy Lecorne cuts. Produced in Belgium, France, Germany. Dialogue in German, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, French.
3International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Germany.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Guillaume Nicloux, shot by Yves Cape. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Max Richter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Guy Lecorne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Pauline Étienne and Isabelle Huppert and Louise Bourgoin carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt2215221 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.