LA RELIGIEUSE – 4K RESTORATION

October 4, 6 & 13, 2024
La Religieuse – 4K Restoration
In eighteenth century France, novice Suzanne (Anna Karina) is compelled to take her vows and become a nun. As she does what she can to resist, Suzanne is shuttled between convents with widely different Mothers Superior, ranging from maternal to sadistic to amorous. Based on the novel by Denis Diderot, Rivette’s film was banned at its initial release and became the scandal du jour.
Dir: Jacques Rivette / 1966 / French with English subtitles / 140 min

“An inspired choice of revival…writhes with almost uncontrollable surges of anger, lust, and distress.” – Anthony Lane, The New Yorker

“A great film that remains one of the cornerstones of the French New Wave.” – Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

“In its sculptural compositions and meticulous choreography of bodies through space, it has a recognizably Rivettian formal beauty.” – Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times

About the Restoration:
Restored in 4K from the original film negative by L’Immagine Ritrovata, under the supervision of Studiocanal and Mrs. Véronique Manniez-Rivette, with the support of the Centre National du Cinéma, La Cinématheque Française, and the Franco-American Cultural Fund-DGA-MPA-SACEM-WGAW.

SCREENING: FRI 10/4 7PM; SUN 10/6 7PM; SUN 10/13 4PM

Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.