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)
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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
Gilles Cohen Suzanne's father
Pascal Bongard Archdeacon
Pierre Nisse Marquis de Crois Marie
Alexia Depicker Sister CamilleScreenings in Brussels
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