The nun s story is a 1959 american drama film directed by fred zinnemann and starring audrey hepburn, peter finch, edith evans, and peggy ashcroft. The nuns story is an unforgettable revelation of the seldomseen world behind convent walls. Rent the nun s story 1959 starring audrey hepburn and peter finch on dvd and bluray. Audrey hepburn met the real marielouise habets inspiration for the novel and film while. The story of the making of the nun s story 1959 would, in itself, make a great book or documentary. Aug 25, 2017 before she was fodder for instagram quotes, audrey hepburn was an actress with a separate wikipedia page for her work on the screen and stage. The life of marielouise habets, a belgian nurse and former nun, was portrayed by audrey hepburn in the 1959 movie the nun s story, which was based on a book by american author kathryn hulme. Meticulously directed by fred zinnemann, and anchored by a truly extraordinary performance by audrey hepburn, the movie proved to be a surprise hit in 1959, becoming one of the ten biggest releases of the year. Audrey hepburn in the nuns story fred zinneman, 1959. The two actually became great friends and habets later nursed hepburn back to health. Directed by fourtime academy awardwinner fred zinnemann, the nuns story earned eight oscar nominations, including best picture.
She put aside romantic comedies for a moment to try her hand at some serious acting in what was possibly the most demanding role of her career. The early movie is slow, and deliberate, but sets the tone. See the best audrey hepburn movies you should watch. It, too, is called the nun s story, it has audrey hepburn in the leading role, it is in exquisite color and it opened yesterday at the music hall. Based upon the 1956 novel of the same title by kathryn hulme made 1959takes place in in 19301940, in belgium,and congo. Pay attention, as there are minor details in the early movie that build into critical parts of the puzzle. Advised by mother christophe beatrice straight about her assignment to an asylum, sister luke formerly gabrielle, audrey hepburn, who hopes to work in the congo, has a bad encounter with patient archangel colleen dewhurst, in her first movie role, in the nun s story, 1959.
Audrey as sister luke in fred zinnemanns the nun s story. Sep 07, 20 mixing giulio caccinis ave maria by rebecca luker in the nun s story starring audrey hepburn. Famous during the filming of the nuns story in belgium, 1959 page 7 of the the audrey hepburn thread discussion on the texags general forum. Now at medical school in antwerp, sister luke audrey hepburn in the lab with dr. Audrey plays a young girl who decides to become a nun and later serves as a nurse in the belgian congo, as she has always wanted. Right up to the devastating final shot, which plays out in silence, the film refuses. The nuns story 1959 stream and watch online moviefone. Flipping through the tv channels the other dayan annoying habit those of us of a certain age havei came across the 1959 movie the nun s story. If you are a solid drama fan, an audrey hepburn fan, andor a true story fan, this is an excellent movie. Audrey hepburn, prepping for the premiere of the nun s story, chooses a pair of gloves to match her givenchy gown, london.
Audrey hepburn died, aged 63, on january 20, 1993 in tolochnaz, vaud, switzerland, from appendicular cancer. The 10 best audrey hepburn movies of all time you need to see. 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. All posted material belongs to the rights holders and audrey hepburn estate. The nuns story full movie audrey hepburn video fanpop. The nun s story 1959 part 114 audrey hepburn by myfairaudreyhepburn.
Most of the book is about the interior life and struggle of a young woman who becomes a nun. Audrey hepburn, peter finch, edith evans, peggy ashcroft, dean jagger. Audrey hepburn as sister luke audrey hepburn s a film and fashion icon. Laughter in paradise 1951 and the secret people 1952, two british. Nov 11, 2011 based upon the 1956 novel of the same title by kathryn hulme made 1959takes place in in 19301940, in belgium,and congo. Audrey hepburn in the nuns story directed by fred zinnemann, 1959 audrey hepburn with her dog mr.
Overview of the nun s story, 1959, directed by fred zinnemann, with audrey hepburn, peter finch, dame edith evans, at turner classic movies. I liked the movie, the nun s story with audrey hepburn. The nun s story starred audrey hepburn as sister luke. But her faith and her vows are forever being tested. Audrey hepburn eternally about archive rss ask me theme by s d s. Its extraordinary that this dramatic tale, tackling the very controversial subject of a nun leaving the order, has been nearly forgotten even more so when one considers the director fred zinnemann, the star audrey hepburn and the. This powerful biographical drama was the topgrossing film the year it. And finally, audrey hepburn is superb as the nun who begins to question her vows in fred zinnemanns sober religious drama the nuns story. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame born in ixelles, brussels, hepburn spent parts of her. The screenplay was written by robert anderson, based upon the popular 1956 novel of the same name by kathryn hulme. All of the scheduled audrey hepburn star vehicles have been shown before on tcm. An oftenreported legend surrounding this movie is the story that audrey hepburn demanded a bidet be provided for her on location in the congo. After watching this in depth journey of a young woman who enters the convent, becoming a nun, you feel like you are going through the steps with her.
Nuns story, the 1959 movie clip an excellent proving. The nuns story 1959 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. I look at the remarkable connection between habets, hulme and hepburn. Karl stefanovic clashes with ally langdon live on air during debate. Audrey hepburn met the real marielouise habets inspiration for the novel and film while she was preparing for the role. Holly golightly 1961 beehive and jewelled headpiece was perhaps partly inspired by this paste tiara, above, that hepburn frequently wore with. Vintage hollywood was prone to concocting feelgood movies about ministers and priests opening orphanages, perhaps singing as they convinced local misers to help fix the roof of the chapel. Nuns story, the dvd the nuns story is an unforgettable revelation of the seldomseen world behind convent walls. Nuns story, the 1959 movie clip too much congo sun. Hepburn always denied this, wondering how such an extravagance could even be hooked up in the congo. With audrey hepburn, peter finch, edith evans, peggy ashcroft.
The two actually became great friends and habets later nursed hepburn back to health after her. Mixing giulio caccinis ave maria by rebecca luker in the nun s story starring audrey hepburn. Audrey hepburn movies best audrey hepburn films to watch. Audrey hepburn stars in the nun s story as sister luke, postulant of a belgian order of nuns. The nuns story is a 1959 american drama film directed by fred zinnemann and starring audrey hepburn, peter finch, edith evans, and peggy ashcroft. Released july 18th, 1959, the nun s story stars audrey hepburn, peter finch, edith evans, peggy ashcroft the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 29 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
Holly golightly 1961 beehive and jewelled headpiece was perhaps partly inspired by this paste tiara, above, that hepburn frequently wore with white gloves, below, on the red carpet at film premieres in the. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The nun s story 1959 films about the religious life have seldom been very realistic. Her elegance and style will always be remembered in film history as evidenced by her being named in empire magazines the top 100 movie stars of all time.
The nun s story 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It was a critical and box office success, and hepburn was nominated for an academy award for the third time. Its a robust story line with a strong opening, middle and ending. A radiant audrey hepburn portrays a nun whose life journey takes her from the staff of a mental asylum to a muchdesired position as a surgical nurse in the belgian congo. Bosworth acted alongside audrey hepburn in the nun s story and had a second act writing bestselling celebrity bios. So when i found a copy of the book at the local library i added it to my reading list. Biographic madefortv movie of the life of one of hollywoods most famous actreses.
The nun s story, a magnificent drama about the struggle between a womans conscience and her faith, went into wide release 60 years ago this month. Now, that was the year hepburn should have won the best actress oscar which went to simone signoret for room at the top. The nuns story by fred zinnemann audrey hepburn, peter. For those who claim audrey hepburn couldnt act, this whole film and also many others proves them wrong. Trailer for the nun s story with audrey hepburn and peter finch.
The nuns story 1959 official trailer audrey hepburn, peter finch. Though frequently disillusioned in her efforts to spread good will at one point she is nearly killed by a mental patient colleen dewhurst sister luke perseveres. It famously features a luminous audrey hepburn in the most beautiful movie nun category, a prize long held by ingrid bergman. Audrey hepburn, peter finch, edith evans, peggy ashcroft, dean jagger, mildred dunnock, beatrice straight, patricia collinge. Jul 12, 2019 the nuns story, a magnificent drama about the struggle between a womans conscience and her faith, went into wide release 60 years ago this month. The nuns story 1959 films about the religious life have seldom been very realistic.
Hepburn is the days summer under the stars movie star. The nun s story 1959 official trailer audrey hepburn, peter finch movie hd. The nuns story 1959 official trailer audrey hepburn, peter finch movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Interview with audrey hepburn 1967 added by courtney7488. Nun s story, the dvd the nuns story is an unforgettable revelation of the seldomseen world behind convent walls. Video of the nuns story full movie for fans of audrey hepburn. Fortunati and then at the mother house in france when world war ii has broken out and the nuns are forbidden by the order. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame. Hulme, fred zinnemann, henry blanke, robert anderson.
Though frequently disillusioned in her efforts to spread good will at one point she is nearly. Inspired on a real person,doctor marielouise habets. Audrey hepburn in belgium during the filming of the nun s story, 1958. Audrey hepburn stars in the nuns story as sister luke, postulant of a. Rent the nuns story 1959 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. But girl is not sure she really has the spiritual commitment necessary to stay nun. Of course its difficult to properly portray that in the. Audrey hepburn, spaning from her early childhood to the 1960s which details her life as dutch overachieving ballerina, coming to grips with her parents divorce and enduring five hard years of living in nazi occupied holland during world war ii. Fortunati, in director fred zinnemanns the nun s story, 1959. In 1959, the nun s story was adapted by screenwriter robert anderson and director fred zinnemann.
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