The Monastery (2019)

  • CategoryDocumentary
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Runtime0s
  • DirectorLouise Sigouin
  • Year2019
  • Release dateSep 27, 2019
  • StarsRita Major, Thérèse Dufresne, Claire Magnan, Mariette Lussier
The Monastery

The Monastery

Documentary

For the first time, cloistered sisters agree to be filmed for one year in all aspects of their lives. The nuns of Berthierville, the only Francophone community of Dominican nuns in North America for nearly a century, engage in a rare and unique documentary in which exceptional testimonies and archives intermingle.

The Monastery Synopsis

The Monastery (2019) is part of the 1337x catalog. This captivating Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Louise Sigouin, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Rita Major, Thérèse Dufresne, Claire Magnan, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. For the first time, cloistered sisters agree to be filmed for one year in all aspects of their lives. The nuns of Berthierville, the only Francophone community of Dominican nuns in North America for n...