The Nun's Story

The Nun's Story

From the very beginning, she was not like the others...

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Release Date

6/18/1959

Runtime

151 mins

Genres

Overview

After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3,500,000

Revenue

$12,800,000

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A thoughtful, searching portrait of a woman torn between spiritual devotion and her own nature, unfolding through quiet moments of doubt and crisis across convents and war-torn landscapes.

Mood

ContemplativeWistfulBittersweetTense

Themes

FaithIdentityFreedomComing apart

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Suicide and self-harm

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