Movie

The Dialogue of the Carmelites

★ 7.4/10 · 9 votes 1960 1h 52m Released

DramaHistory

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 Mother Marie of the Incarn Alida Valli Mother Thérèse of Saint-Au Madeleine Renaud First prioress Pascale Audret Blanche de la Force Pierre Brasseur Commissioner of the Republ Georges Wilson Chaplain of Carmel