The Nun
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 6, 1966
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Drama
User Score
72%
Original Title
La Religieuse
Production Companies
SNC, Rome-Paris Films
Director
Jacques Rivette
Description
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.