POLAND · 1959

The Nun’s Story

Fred Zinnemann
religious devotion identity and self-discovery sacrifice and duty World War II faith versus doubt
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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.

Year1959
CountryPoland
DirectorFred Zinnemann
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