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The Nun is a french film of genre Drama directed by Guillaume Nicloux released in USA on 3 december 2013 with Pauline Étienne

The Nun (2013)

The Nun
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Released in USA 3 december 2013
Length 1h54
Directed by
OriginFrance
Genres Drama
Rating64% 3.2463653.2463653.2463653.2463653.246365

The Nun (French: La Religieuse) is a 2013 French drama film directed by Guillaume Nicloux. The film premiered in competition at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. It received two nominations at the 4th Magritte Awards, winning Best Actress for Pauline Étienne, and a nomination at the 39th César Awards.

Synopsis

The young Suzanne Simonin is forced by her parents to become a nun. She learns that as an illegitimate child, she is supposed to atone for her mother’s sin. Her abbess treats her nicely but when she dies and another takes her place, Suzanne considers breaking her vows. Due to the maltreatment she undergoes, she is thrown into a world of punishment. It is not until a friend gives Suzanne some hope that she may not have to remain a nun forever does Suzanne's punishment ease up.

Actors

Pauline Étienne

(Suzanne)
Isabelle Huppert

(Supérieure Saint Eutrope)
Louise Bourgoin

(Supérieure Christine)
Agathe Bonitzer

(Soeur Thérèse)
Alice de Lencquesaing

(Soeur Ursule)
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