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The Nun

La Religieuse1967

The banned film by Jacques Rivette

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 26, 1967
Original language
French
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Cinematography
Alain Levent
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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