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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)

Genres: Drama

Starring: Pauline Etienne, Isabelle Huppert, Louise Bourgoin

Released: February 10, 2013

Runtime: 100.0

Popularity Rating: 1.795

Belle Epoque Films, Le Pacte, Les films du Worso, Versus Production

Belgium, France, Germany

Suzanne Pauline Etienne
Superieure Saint Eutrope Isabelle Huppert
Superieure Christine Louise Bourgoin
Mere de Suzanne Martina Gedeck
Soeur Therese Agathe Bonitzer
Soeur Ursule Alice de Lencquesaing
Pere Castella Marc Barbe
Madame de Moni Francoise Lebrun
Pere de Suzanne Gilles Cohen
L'Archidiacre Pascal Bongard
Marquis de Crois Marie Pierre Nisse
Soeur Camille Alexia Depicker
Maitre Manouri Francois Negret
Francois Negret
Baron de Lasson Lou Castel

Art — Production Design: Olivier Radot
Art — Set Decoration: Alain Tchilinguirian
Camera — Director of Photography: Yves Cape
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Anais Romand
Directing — Director: Guillaume Nicloux
Editing — Editor: Guy Lecorne
Production — Casting: Brigitte Moidon
Sound — Original Music Composer: Max Richter
Writing — Novel: Denis Diderot
Writing — Screenplay: Guillaume Nicloux
Writing — Screenplay: Jerome Beaujour