The Dialogue of the Carmelites (1960)

The Dialogue of the Carmelites (1960)

1960-06-01 France, Italy 112 Min. PG-13
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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. 

Cast

Jeanne Moreau is Mother Marie of the Incarnation
Mother Marie of the Incarnation
Alida Valli is Mother Thérèse of Saint-Augustin
Mother Thérèse of Saint-Augustin
Madeleine Renaud is First prioress
First prioress
Pascale Audret is Blanche de la Force
Blanche de la Force
Pierre Brasseur is Commissioner of the Republic
Commissioner of the Republic
Georges Wilson is Chaplain of Carmel
Chaplain of Carmel
Anne Doat is Marie-Geneviève Meunier
Marie-Geneviève Meunier
Claude Laydu is Knight of Force
Knight of Force
Pierre Bertin is Marquis of Force
Marquis of Force
Judith Magre is Rose Ducor
Rose Ducor
Simone Angèle is Sister Agnès
Sister Agnès