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Overview
This drama about the Carmelite order of nuns is set during the French Revolution. A young woman seeks refuge with the Carmelites because she is terrified of dying during the upheaval. The longer she associates with the nuns the more she is transformed by their faith and devotion.
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Release Date
- June 1, 1960
- Languages
- French
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- France, Italy
Cast

Jeanne Moreau
Mother Marie of the Incarnation

Alida Valli
Mother Thérèse of Saint-Augustin

Madeleine Renaud
First prioress

Pascale Audret
Blanche de la Force

Pierre Brasseur
Commissioner of the Republic

Georges Wilson
Chaplain of Carmel

Anne Doat
Marie-Geneviève Meunier

Claude Laydu
Knight of Force

Jean-Louis Barrault
Mime

Pierre Bertin
Marquis of Force