LA RELIGIEUSE (subtitled)

26/5/2019

Initially banned in France on grounds of anti-clericalism

Film introduced then followed by a Cine Salon discussion over refreshments

Venue: Cine Lumiere, 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT

Date: Sunday 26 May

Time: 2.00pm

Duration: 135 minutes

Certificate: PG

Year: 1965

Director: Jacques Rivette :

Cast: Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, Micheline Presle, Francine Bergé

Synopsis: Rivette’s take on Diderot’s 1760 novel recounts the twists and turns of Suzanne (Anna Karina) stuck in the throes of sadistic persecution as she is forced to enter a convent against her own will. One of the most breathtaking and emotional works of French cinema, Jacques Rivette’s exquisite drama appears now in a glorious new 4K digital restoration.

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