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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:19,409 --> 00:00:24,015 This film was adapted from Diderot's novel of the same name. 2 00:00:24,195 --> 00:00:27,638 It does not claim to give an exact portrait of religious institutions... 3 00:00:27,778 --> 00:00:30,197 not even those of the XVIIIth Century. 4 00:00:30,438 --> 00:00:32,880 It is a work of the imagination. 5 00:00:33,180 --> 00:00:38,085 From which no hasty generalization should be made. 6 00:00:42,662 --> 00:00:47,333 1760. Denis Diderot is 47 years old. 7 00:00:47,458 --> 00:00:50,107 In a few weeks the Encyclopaedist... 8 00:00:50,211 --> 00:00:52,234 wrote "La Religieuse." 9 00:00:53,965 --> 00:00:57,948 In those days convent life was... 10 00:00:58,052 --> 00:01:01,722 often only outwardly a true religious life. 11 00:01:02,119 --> 00:01:06,832 For a given sum many aristocratic families... 12 00:01:06,936 --> 00:01:09,126 shut their daughters up until marriage. 13 00:01:09,230 --> 00:01:13,650 Widows - spinsters retired to convents. 14 00:01:13,755 --> 00:01:17,947 Convents were bought like stocks and shares. 15 00:01:18,135 --> 00:01:20,241 The benefice system. 16 00:01:20,720 --> 00:01:25,579 Mother Superiors were appointed on account of their noble birth. 17 00:01:26,289 --> 00:01:30,564 Girls of 20 - or even less... 18 00:01:30,960 --> 00:01:33,275 sometimes directed vast convents. 19 00:01:33,462 --> 00:01:37,758 In many of them a life of luxury was the rule. 20 00:01:37,904 --> 00:01:40,813 The religious life lost all meaning... 21 00:01:40,991 --> 00:01:43,389 in such a context. 22 00:01:44,536 --> 00:01:48,811 Diderot based his novel on real persons - 23 00:01:48,999 --> 00:01:52,356 Louise of Orleans - Daughter of the Regent Phillipe... 24 00:01:52,627 --> 00:01:57,257 who became Abbess of Chelles in 1719... 25 00:01:57,361 --> 00:01:59,780 is the original of one of the Superiors. 26 00:02:00,448 --> 00:02:05,536 Suzanne the nun - the leading role, was based on Marguerite Delamarre... 27 00:02:05,640 --> 00:02:07,788 whose father shut her up... 28 00:02:07,893 --> 00:02:11,438 in a convent at age three.. 29 00:02:11,646 --> 00:02:15,504 Having appealed against her forced vows in 1752... 30 00:02:15,671 --> 00:02:19,196 she lost and remained till her death... 31 00:02:19,237 --> 00:02:22,928 in Longchamp, which is portrayed in Diderot's novel. 32 00:02:23,888 --> 00:02:27,078 But the entire story is a commentary... 33 00:02:27,315 --> 00:02:29,132 on the words of Bossuet: 34 00:02:29,185 --> 00:02:32,855 "Do not enter such a high ceiling... 35 00:02:32,856 --> 00:02:35,537 unless you are tired of the world. 36 00:02:35,650 --> 00:02:38,673 Sister leave the cloister." 37 00:02:40,404 --> 00:02:43,762 Bringing up this daughter would be expensive: 38 00:02:44,033 --> 00:02:47,192 she is therefore devoted to religion. 39 00:02:47,244 --> 00:02:49,559 She has no vocation: 40 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:53,873 compared with the present state of affairs... 41 00:02:53,897 --> 00:02:57,045 and necessity that means nothing. 42 00:02:57,192 --> 00:03:00,341 So she is brought bound hand and foot to the Temple and sacrificed. 43 00:03:00,445 --> 00:03:03,573 But this is not a sacrifice which glories God. 44 00:03:03,679 --> 00:03:06,856 Louis Bourdaloue. 45 00:05:03,047 --> 00:05:07,134 Marie-Suzanne Simonin, do you promise to tell the truth? 46 00:05:07,819 --> 00:05:08,949 I promise. 47 00:05:10,012 --> 00:05:13,307 Are you here of your own free will? 48 00:05:14,558 --> 00:05:15,807 Yes. 49 00:05:17,478 --> 00:05:19,522 Marie-Suzanne Simonin, 50 00:05:19,709 --> 00:05:23,088 do you promise unto God chastity, poverty and obedience? 51 00:05:23,642 --> 00:05:25,609 I do not. 52 00:05:27,050 --> 00:05:29,136 Marie-Suzanne Simonin... 53 00:05:29,490 --> 00:05:32,472 do you promise unto God chastity, poverty and obedience? 54 00:05:32,578 --> 00:05:33,933 No, Monseigneur. 55 00:05:34,182 --> 00:05:36,643 Keep calm and listen. 56 00:05:37,832 --> 00:05:41,794 You ask me if I promise God chastity, poverty, obedience. 57 00:05:42,186 --> 00:05:46,157 I heard you and my reply is "no." 58 00:05:46,481 --> 00:05:50,571 Gentlemen, above all my parents... 59 00:05:50,711 --> 00:05:54,995 I take you to witness: I am here under duress. 60 00:05:55,620 --> 00:05:59,061 Up till now I have pretended to obey... 61 00:05:59,271 --> 00:06:02,409 so that I could make a public protest. 62 00:06:02,669 --> 00:06:06,882 I have no vocation. I cannot obey my parents... 63 00:06:07,236 --> 00:06:10,635 Dear parents, do what you like with me... 64 00:06:10,740 --> 00:06:13,868 except make me a nun. 65 00:06:13,973 --> 00:06:15,537 I won't and I shan't. 66 00:06:36,036 --> 00:06:38,267 I am still your child. 67 00:06:38,413 --> 00:06:40,607 Get up, Suzanne. 68 00:06:40,817 --> 00:06:42,485 Get up. 69 00:06:49,591 --> 00:06:51,384 You weep... 70 00:06:51,698 --> 00:06:53,471 but you're an ungrateful child. 71 00:06:54,513 --> 00:06:56,827 You know how much money we've lost. 72 00:06:57,390 --> 00:07:01,624 In marrying your sisters, we've ruined ourselves. 73 00:07:02,771 --> 00:07:05,482 Your father is a good lawyer, not a banker. 74 00:07:06,066 --> 00:07:08,923 We cannot afford to marry you. 75 00:07:12,739 --> 00:07:17,473 When you entered the convent, we had more expenses. 76 00:07:18,599 --> 00:07:21,540 Everyone knew you were taking the veil. 77 00:07:22,040 --> 00:07:24,522 Your refusal is a scandal. 78 00:07:24,959 --> 00:07:26,739 Well? 79 00:07:27,203 --> 00:07:29,388 Have you nothing to say? 80 00:07:29,631 --> 00:07:31,654 What will you do? 81 00:07:34,490 --> 00:07:36,033 Follow me. 82 00:08:07,523 --> 00:08:11,485 Father, you've been our confessor for 20 years. 83 00:08:11,756 --> 00:08:13,779 You must talk to her. 84 00:08:14,092 --> 00:08:16,386 I have never tried to convert. 85 00:08:17,012 --> 00:08:18,805 Only you can succeed. 86 00:08:19,598 --> 00:08:23,581 Only God can. It is not for me to interfere. 87 00:08:25,479 --> 00:08:27,335 Have you found it? 88 00:08:27,918 --> 00:08:28,961 I'm looking. 89 00:08:29,357 --> 00:08:32,340 Suzanne has been shut up three months. 90 00:08:33,278 --> 00:08:35,572 She knows it's hopeless. 91 00:08:36,616 --> 00:08:38,574 I must finish with it. 92 00:08:46,897 --> 00:08:49,509 Can I see my mother today? 93 00:08:50,691 --> 00:08:52,985 Can I ask my father to tell her? 94 00:08:54,800 --> 00:08:56,614 Can I write to them? 95 00:08:59,712 --> 00:09:01,294 You know you can't. 96 00:09:02,678 --> 00:09:04,566 What is the date? 97 00:09:07,646 --> 00:09:09,564 May 2nd. 98 00:09:14,147 --> 00:09:15,807 Let's be frank. 99 00:09:16,300 --> 00:09:18,427 I spent all on her. 100 00:09:19,282 --> 00:09:22,077 I can do nothing for the other. 101 00:09:23,662 --> 00:09:25,539 She should consider. 102 00:09:28,762 --> 00:09:30,847 What can I do with her? 103 00:09:31,708 --> 00:09:34,107 She cannot possibly work. 104 00:09:34,798 --> 00:09:39,177 What liberty would she have? Much less than as a nun. 105 00:09:39,991 --> 00:09:43,594 You know what happens to girls without money. 106 00:09:44,370 --> 00:09:47,169 - Workhouse.... - Yes, or even prison... 107 00:09:48,370 --> 00:09:50,977 I just want you to see her. 108 00:09:54,137 --> 00:09:56,222 Good, I'll talk to her. 109 00:10:00,134 --> 00:10:02,010 Come, my child. 110 00:10:13,867 --> 00:10:16,161 Don't be afraid to open your heart to me. 111 00:10:17,141 --> 00:10:18,559 Come. 112 00:10:25,866 --> 00:10:28,185 I have nothing to say. 113 00:10:28,623 --> 00:10:31,751 I entered holy orders late in life. 114 00:10:32,290 --> 00:10:34,128 I could understand you. 115 00:10:34,232 --> 00:10:35,901 Mother hates me. 116 00:10:36,088 --> 00:10:40,906 You should be sorry for her, not blame her, she is good... 117 00:10:41,352 --> 00:10:44,584 - but powerless... - Who is forcing her? 118 00:10:44,910 --> 00:10:46,724 Didn't she give birth to me? 119 00:10:46,846 --> 00:10:49,909 - Am I different from my sisters? - Very. 120 00:10:50,014 --> 00:10:51,474 How do you mean? 121 00:10:52,980 --> 00:10:58,715 Try to take things patiently. Sit down... 122 00:11:00,926 --> 00:11:02,698 and stay calm for a moment. 123 00:11:02,806 --> 00:11:04,370 Come. 124 00:11:09,063 --> 00:11:10,102 No. 125 00:11:10,310 --> 00:11:12,019 No, Father. 126 00:11:12,229 --> 00:11:14,547 I cannot pray anymore 127 00:11:14,652 --> 00:11:17,630 - I have tried... - My child... 128 00:11:17,734 --> 00:11:19,528 I was prettier than my sisters... 129 00:11:21,238 --> 00:11:23,365 much to my parents' distress. 130 00:11:24,324 --> 00:11:25,846 When I was nearly fifteen... 131 00:11:26,868 --> 00:11:28,995 a young man courting my sister... 132 00:11:29,684 --> 00:11:33,208 found he liked me better. I told my mother. 133 00:11:34,084 --> 00:11:36,649 Four days later I was put in a convent. 134 00:11:37,254 --> 00:11:40,590 I stayed there two years till my vows. 135 00:11:41,258 --> 00:11:44,636 My parents are said to be good people. 136 00:11:45,015 --> 00:11:47,726 They are liked and respected. 137 00:11:48,658 --> 00:11:50,222 Then why with me? 138 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:57,190 My daughter, I see I shall have to reveal a secret. 139 00:11:59,818 --> 00:12:04,778 I have tried to persuade your mother to tell you. 140 00:12:05,470 --> 00:12:07,452 But you know how she is. 141 00:12:07,909 --> 00:12:11,309 She hoped to convince you otherwise. 142 00:12:11,726 --> 00:12:16,585 The fact is - you are not Mr. Simonin's daughter. 143 00:12:16,772 --> 00:12:18,295 I suspected it. 144 00:12:18,837 --> 00:12:25,010 Well then, you see she cannot give you the same precedence. 145 00:12:25,718 --> 00:12:29,889 - If she can tell your father... - Who is my father? 146 00:12:30,265 --> 00:12:32,267 I have not been told. 147 00:12:38,127 --> 00:12:41,026 You sisters have had everything... 148 00:12:42,622 --> 00:12:46,606 but your heritage is reduced to nothing. 149 00:12:46,782 --> 00:12:50,327 If you lose your parents, you will have nothing. 150 00:12:51,677 --> 00:12:56,875 You refuse the convent. You may live to regret it. 151 00:12:57,085 --> 00:12:58,961 I ask for nothing. 152 00:13:00,483 --> 00:13:03,235 I've told you what I have to tell you. 153 00:13:04,528 --> 00:13:08,360 It's up to you to make a decision. 154 00:13:08,971 --> 00:13:10,327 Father... 155 00:13:11,619 --> 00:13:13,141 Just one question... 156 00:13:14,706 --> 00:13:17,834 - Do my sisters know this? - No. 157 00:13:18,730 --> 00:13:22,588 And they took everything from their sister... 158 00:13:22,902 --> 00:13:25,320 as they thought me? 159 00:13:25,530 --> 00:13:28,658 I would advise you not to count on them... 160 00:13:29,533 --> 00:13:35,038 They have children: A valid excuse for reducing you to beggary. 161 00:13:35,769 --> 00:13:38,722 And charity is cold comfort. 162 00:13:40,293 --> 00:13:44,527 Believe me. Make it up with your parents... 163 00:13:46,092 --> 00:13:50,784 Do what your mother wants and become a nun. 164 00:13:51,930 --> 00:13:54,328 You'll have a small income. 165 00:13:55,079 --> 00:13:59,000 Your days will be agreeable, if not happy... 166 00:14:00,272 --> 00:14:03,921 My child you are good and kind hearted. 167 00:14:05,589 --> 00:14:07,530 Think of all that. 168 00:14:22,544 --> 00:14:25,088 Your mother will see you now. 169 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:44,483 Sit down. 170 00:14:46,339 --> 00:14:49,156 Your father is away. Tell me... 171 00:14:52,637 --> 00:14:54,722 The priest told you. 172 00:14:56,015 --> 00:15:00,248 You know who you are and what you can expect... 173 00:15:02,167 --> 00:15:05,858 Well, Suzanne, what have you decided? 174 00:15:06,797 --> 00:15:10,029 Mother, I know I have nothing... 175 00:15:10,613 --> 00:15:13,991 and can claim nothing. I understand... 176 00:15:14,533 --> 00:15:18,058 but you are my mother, I beg you not to forget... 177 00:15:20,206 --> 00:15:22,062 I wish I could forget. 178 00:15:30,529 --> 00:15:32,907 Do not go on poisoning my life any longer. 179 00:15:34,491 --> 00:15:36,931 My passion has died down... 180 00:15:37,640 --> 00:15:39,746 and conscience rules. 181 00:15:41,103 --> 00:15:43,084 But my real father... 182 00:15:45,360 --> 00:15:46,924 He died... 183 00:15:47,879 --> 00:15:49,965 without remembering you. 184 00:15:55,199 --> 00:15:59,161 The trouble he caused could have killed us... 185 00:15:59,892 --> 00:16:01,370 God did not will it. 186 00:16:04,062 --> 00:16:06,737 You have nothing and never will. 187 00:16:07,023 --> 00:16:09,359 The little I can, I do in secret. 188 00:16:09,714 --> 00:16:12,904 I've sold my jewels, given up gaming... 189 00:16:13,196 --> 00:16:17,075 The theatre - finished. I've given up all luxury. 190 00:16:18,014 --> 00:16:21,350 If you become a nun, as I wish... 191 00:16:21,872 --> 00:16:24,368 your benefice will be my saving. 192 00:16:24,624 --> 00:16:28,545 But a few people still come to the house. 193 00:16:29,150 --> 00:16:32,299 Perhaps one of them will marry me. 194 00:16:33,425 --> 00:16:36,157 No question of it. There's the scandal! 195 00:16:36,386 --> 00:16:40,432 If I don't find a husband, must I be a nun? 196 00:16:40,974 --> 00:16:43,518 Do you want to prolong my agony? 197 00:16:45,097 --> 00:16:47,105 Listen, my daughter... 198 00:16:47,606 --> 00:16:51,797 your sisters will be at my deathbed? Can you be there? 199 00:16:52,173 --> 00:16:55,040 How can I say before God... 200 00:16:55,155 --> 00:16:57,564 that I have atoned for my sins... 201 00:16:57,772 --> 00:17:01,766 with you making trouble and claiming what is not... 202 00:17:02,289 --> 00:17:04,890 What feeling must I die with? 203 00:17:04,995 --> 00:17:07,810 I shall have to tell your father... 204 00:17:08,907 --> 00:17:11,022 that you are not his daughter. 205 00:17:11,630 --> 00:17:13,673 If all I had to do was beg you... 206 00:17:16,134 --> 00:17:17,969 but you have no feelings. 207 00:17:18,449 --> 00:17:21,098 As stubborn as your father. 208 00:17:23,705 --> 00:17:25,269 Leave the room. 209 00:17:28,084 --> 00:17:30,169 We do not want you. 210 00:17:52,360 --> 00:17:53,611 Oh God! 211 00:17:54,565 --> 00:17:56,193 Give me understanding. 212 00:17:57,237 --> 00:17:59,322 Give me strength. 213 00:18:02,026 --> 00:18:04,891 Madam has promised not to see you. 214 00:18:04,996 --> 00:18:07,161 But you can write to her... 215 00:18:11,481 --> 00:18:13,024 Mother... 216 00:18:13,212 --> 00:18:15,026 I ask you to excuse me. 217 00:18:15,819 --> 00:18:20,901 I will do what you wish. If you want me to become a nun... 218 00:18:21,241 --> 00:18:24,181 I hope it is God's will too... 219 00:18:47,421 --> 00:18:50,862 Suzanne, you recognize this not? 220 00:18:51,271 --> 00:18:54,316 - Yes, sir. - Of your own free will? 221 00:18:54,525 --> 00:18:55,881 Yes. 222 00:18:56,026 --> 00:18:58,382 You're prepared to do this? 223 00:18:58,905 --> 00:19:00,345 Yes sir, everything. 224 00:19:01,114 --> 00:19:03,909 Do you prefer any order? 225 00:19:05,787 --> 00:19:07,038 No. 226 00:19:07,433 --> 00:19:09,226 No, they're all the same to me. 227 00:19:10,270 --> 00:19:11,834 Good enough. 228 00:19:25,701 --> 00:19:30,185 I hesitate to receive a girl with so little vocation. 229 00:19:30,519 --> 00:19:33,417 I believe I'm not the first to say so. 230 00:19:33,627 --> 00:19:35,191 True, Mother... 231 00:19:35,482 --> 00:19:40,456 but it was only an outburst which Suzanne has much regretted. 232 00:19:41,446 --> 00:19:43,427 Well, Mother of Novices? 233 00:19:44,470 --> 00:19:46,451 A scandal is a scandal. 234 00:19:47,536 --> 00:19:49,788 We couldn't tolerate it here. 235 00:19:50,810 --> 00:19:52,916 It won't happen again... 236 00:19:53,291 --> 00:19:56,253 And in a convent with your reputation Suzanne's talents... 237 00:19:56,503 --> 00:19:59,548 can excuse much. 238 00:19:59,756 --> 00:20:02,686 She's musical and has a pretty voice. 239 00:20:03,018 --> 00:20:05,815 and then the endowment is not.... 240 00:20:06,012 --> 00:20:08,661 I leave those matters to Sister... 241 00:20:08,765 --> 00:20:12,310 - 1,000 crowns ... - ...who has given her opinion. 242 00:20:13,437 --> 00:20:16,168 Sister Sainte-Christine... 243 00:20:16,314 --> 00:20:18,129 I have no fear of scandal. 244 00:20:18,608 --> 00:20:22,216 It is part of your task to accept rebels... 245 00:20:22,362 --> 00:20:25,553 and to teach them how to accept divine law. 246 00:20:26,241 --> 00:20:28,681 This is a difficult child... 247 00:20:29,161 --> 00:20:32,289 and as such we should care for her. 248 00:20:33,978 --> 00:20:36,293 - I accept your daughter. - Mother. 249 00:20:36,501 --> 00:20:38,587 Not another word, Madam. 250 00:20:45,677 --> 00:20:49,222 Tell your daughter to write to the Superior... 251 00:20:50,432 --> 00:20:53,497 and thank her for accepting her. 252 00:21:01,735 --> 00:21:03,612 Here is your daughter. 253 00:21:10,118 --> 00:21:14,247 You have already been a novice. You know the rules. 254 00:21:14,518 --> 00:21:17,688 Ours are the same, but stricter. 255 00:21:18,084 --> 00:21:21,546 You'll know them soon and won't forget them. 256 00:21:24,007 --> 00:21:27,935 Your mother said you were musical and could sing. 257 00:21:28,406 --> 00:21:29,888 We have a harpsichord. 258 00:21:30,347 --> 00:21:32,599 Let's go to the parlour. 259 00:21:59,605 --> 00:22:01,795 Well, Mademoiselle? 260 00:22:02,358 --> 00:22:03,776 What must I sing? 261 00:22:04,089 --> 00:22:06,098 What comes to you. 262 00:22:06,933 --> 00:22:08,706 This then. 263 00:22:24,484 --> 00:22:27,446 Oh, mournful shore 264 00:22:28,092 --> 00:22:30,991 A ghostly wave 265 00:22:31,992 --> 00:22:36,517 Daylight more hideous than night 266 00:22:37,622 --> 00:22:42,812 The awful starlight of the grave 267 00:22:43,917 --> 00:22:48,726 The awful starlight of the grave 268 00:22:49,155 --> 00:22:54,347 No, I shall no more see your light. 269 00:22:56,747 --> 00:23:00,083 No... No... 270 00:23:00,606 --> 00:23:02,691 That's perfect. 271 00:23:03,273 --> 00:23:05,400 Suzanne, you sing beautifully. 272 00:23:06,130 --> 00:23:08,215 My compliments, Madam. 273 00:23:19,602 --> 00:23:23,230 Farewell, my daughter. Do not make me suffer. 274 00:24:07,149 --> 00:24:11,091 - How are you my child? - I am resigned, Mother. 275 00:24:12,134 --> 00:24:15,783 - Have you no other feeling? - Honestly, no, Mother. 276 00:24:22,581 --> 00:24:25,689 I know all about you. I'm sorry for you. 277 00:24:26,606 --> 00:24:28,713 I understand your difficulties. 278 00:24:29,192 --> 00:24:31,768 I share your doubts and... 279 00:24:32,404 --> 00:24:34,865 probably suffer more than you. 280 00:24:36,575 --> 00:24:39,035 Let me try to give you courage. 281 00:24:39,662 --> 00:24:41,226 You love God? 282 00:24:41,496 --> 00:24:44,207 - With all my heart. - The rest will come... 283 00:24:44,730 --> 00:24:46,919 without you ever noticing it. 284 00:24:48,693 --> 00:24:50,883 Our God is a hidden God. 285 00:24:51,110 --> 00:24:53,529 He comes like a thief... 286 00:24:54,634 --> 00:24:58,743 without announcing his presence. 287 00:25:05,421 --> 00:25:08,549 But supposing I am not suitable? 288 00:25:08,690 --> 00:25:10,838 There are thorns in every path. 289 00:25:10,942 --> 00:25:14,383 We only feel our own. Let grace have its way. 290 00:25:17,532 --> 00:25:19,159 Abandon your thoughts... 291 00:25:19,576 --> 00:25:21,849 even the simplest ones. 292 00:25:22,308 --> 00:25:25,436 Shut your eyes. Deprive yourself of will. 293 00:25:25,791 --> 00:25:27,939 Let nature die in you. 294 00:25:29,002 --> 00:25:31,901 Agree to see God when it shall please Him. 295 00:25:35,383 --> 00:25:36,697 Come, my child... 296 00:25:38,261 --> 00:25:40,180 Let us kneel and pray. 297 00:25:42,292 --> 00:25:45,108 Our Father which art in Heaven. 298 00:25:45,435 --> 00:25:47,395 Hallowed be thy name. 299 00:25:48,021 --> 00:25:49,940 Thy Kingdom come. 300 00:25:50,836 --> 00:25:54,006 Thy will be done on Earth - as it is in Heaven. 301 00:25:55,278 --> 00:25:58,594 Give us this day. Our daily bread. 302 00:25:59,095 --> 00:26:01,827 And forgive us our trespasses... 303 00:26:02,035 --> 00:26:05,163 as we forgive those that have trespassed against us. 304 00:26:06,143 --> 00:26:08,917 Lead us not into temptation... 305 00:26:10,252 --> 00:26:12,355 but deliver us from evil. 306 00:26:13,541 --> 00:26:15,627 Amen. 307 00:26:21,131 --> 00:26:22,758 But deliver us from evil. 308 00:26:22,889 --> 00:26:24,777 Amen. 309 00:26:25,830 --> 00:26:28,416 Revive thy trust. Oh my soul... 310 00:26:29,098 --> 00:26:32,675 in the presence of God and Christ, thy love... 311 00:26:33,198 --> 00:26:34,240 Jesus... 312 00:26:35,131 --> 00:26:37,852 who became a man for love of thee... 313 00:26:38,488 --> 00:26:41,450 who died on the Cross to save thee... 314 00:26:42,701 --> 00:26:44,995 and now lives here to heed thee... 315 00:26:50,001 --> 00:26:51,565 speak to her... 316 00:26:52,462 --> 00:26:53,921 and tell her that... 317 00:26:55,174 --> 00:26:56,529 tell her... 318 00:27:02,996 --> 00:27:04,664 What is it with me? 319 00:27:07,608 --> 00:27:09,624 It seems that when you come... 320 00:27:10,771 --> 00:27:12,481 God goes away... 321 00:27:13,315 --> 00:27:14,733 and His spirit is silent. 322 00:27:17,486 --> 00:27:20,551 I find myself a poor weak woman... 323 00:27:21,761 --> 00:27:26,495 - afraid to speak. - Perhaps it is a sign, Mother. 324 00:27:26,974 --> 00:27:29,681 Perhaps God makes you dumb... 325 00:28:00,967 --> 00:28:03,198 The entire community accepts the vows... 326 00:28:03,365 --> 00:28:06,639 of our future Sister, Suzanne. 327 00:28:08,057 --> 00:28:10,184 "The Lord is my shepherd... 328 00:28:10,539 --> 00:28:12,374 I shall not want. 329 00:28:21,842 --> 00:28:24,845 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. 330 00:28:25,345 --> 00:28:27,931 he leadth me beside still waters." 331 00:28:59,317 --> 00:29:00,964 What is it, Suzanne? 332 00:29:01,193 --> 00:29:02,841 Have you seen Mother? 333 00:29:03,049 --> 00:29:05,552 I think she's resting in the garden. 334 00:29:11,183 --> 00:29:12,434 Mother... 335 00:29:13,268 --> 00:29:16,396 - What is it? - Help me Mother. 336 00:29:17,668 --> 00:29:19,524 I too want to be helped. 337 00:29:20,546 --> 00:29:24,112 - Tomorrow, isn't it? - You know it is. 338 00:29:24,508 --> 00:29:28,074 And you're hesitant. Worried more than ever? 339 00:29:28,283 --> 00:29:31,515 I don't know if I'll have the strength. 340 00:29:31,934 --> 00:29:33,393 You will. 341 00:29:38,251 --> 00:29:41,004 I won't tell you all the things... 342 00:29:41,171 --> 00:29:43,340 about the dangers of the world. 343 00:29:43,590 --> 00:29:45,383 You know I love you dearly. 344 00:29:45,613 --> 00:29:48,094 They say you are my favorite. 345 00:29:49,033 --> 00:29:52,265 You have always done your duty. 346 00:29:52,536 --> 00:29:55,393 - Why fear the future? - Not with you, Mother. 347 00:29:55,685 --> 00:29:57,521 I don't want to leave you. 348 00:29:58,669 --> 00:30:00,128 My child... 349 00:30:00,925 --> 00:30:05,460 Your work, your sorrows, your life, they all belong to God. 350 00:30:05,984 --> 00:30:09,842 He alone exists - and loves us. 351 00:30:10,680 --> 00:30:12,494 He guides us and we are in his hands. 352 00:30:13,891 --> 00:30:16,328 Suzanne, the hand of God is on you. 353 00:30:16,746 --> 00:30:18,206 He safeguards you... 354 00:30:18,959 --> 00:30:22,295 and leads you: in spite of yourself... 355 00:30:22,984 --> 00:30:25,319 to the peace which passeth... 356 00:30:28,912 --> 00:30:30,559 all understanding. 357 00:30:34,724 --> 00:30:36,998 Dear child, what is it? 358 00:30:40,564 --> 00:30:44,088 Let God speak to you Himself, since I am dumb. 359 00:30:53,065 --> 00:30:55,463 The truth is I'm tired. 360 00:30:57,088 --> 00:30:59,886 I asked God not to see this day... 361 00:31:00,124 --> 00:31:02,218 but it was not his will. 362 00:31:04,171 --> 00:31:06,715 For the second time you'll be asked... 363 00:31:07,048 --> 00:31:10,051 to vow chastity, poverty and obedience. 364 00:31:10,969 --> 00:31:14,952 I'll spend the night in prayer. 365 00:31:16,099 --> 00:31:18,289 You pray too. 366 00:31:25,875 --> 00:31:27,883 Allow me to pray with you. 367 00:31:29,029 --> 00:31:31,536 I allow it from 9 to 11. Not longer. 368 00:31:33,638 --> 00:31:37,287 Then let me pray alone. And take a rest. 369 00:31:37,913 --> 00:31:40,373 Go and sleep, Suzanne. 370 00:31:40,973 --> 00:31:42,537 I want you to. 371 00:31:55,050 --> 00:31:57,552 - Ave Maria. - Deo Gratias. 372 00:32:00,910 --> 00:32:03,516 - Ave Maria. - Deo Gratias. 373 00:32:05,644 --> 00:32:06,999 Ave Maria. 374 00:32:07,192 --> 00:32:10,059 "God, have mercy upon me. 375 00:32:10,216 --> 00:32:12,510 My heart trusts in you." 376 00:32:12,760 --> 00:32:15,325 "Such were my lamentations 377 00:32:15,617 --> 00:32:17,932 to God whose bounty is great." 378 00:32:18,161 --> 00:32:21,164 "He sent his infinite mercy from Heaven. 379 00:32:21,497 --> 00:32:23,458 He saved me from among the lions... 380 00:32:23,708 --> 00:32:26,326 and gave me rest." 381 00:32:35,428 --> 00:32:40,142 God, if you have left me to punish me, so let it be. 382 00:32:41,518 --> 00:32:44,312 I do not ask you to restore my gift. 383 00:32:44,729 --> 00:32:47,545 but help that child Yourself. 384 00:32:47,753 --> 00:32:51,194 Speak to her God. Speak to her parents. 385 00:32:51,945 --> 00:32:53,613 And forgive me. 386 00:33:06,835 --> 00:33:08,816 You went to bed early? 387 00:33:08,921 --> 00:33:12,049 ... when you told me to. 388 00:33:12,674 --> 00:33:15,677 - Did you sleep? - Very deeply. 389 00:33:15,890 --> 00:33:17,561 I expected that. 390 00:33:18,221 --> 00:33:20,182 How do you feel? 391 00:33:22,370 --> 00:33:23,780 Well... 392 00:33:24,321 --> 00:33:25,781 And you dear Mother? 393 00:33:26,897 --> 00:33:29,931 I am always anxious about new nuns... 394 00:33:31,004 --> 00:33:33,861 but never so anxious as with you. 395 00:33:34,488 --> 00:33:36,656 I would like you to be happy. 396 00:33:37,157 --> 00:33:39,993 So long as you're my friend, I shall. 397 00:33:41,328 --> 00:33:43,121 If it were only that... 398 00:33:45,207 --> 00:33:47,396 Did you think in bed? 399 00:33:47,502 --> 00:33:50,837 - No. - You did not dream? 400 00:33:51,151 --> 00:33:52,485 Not at all. 401 00:33:53,048 --> 00:33:55,425 What's happening to you? 402 00:33:56,152 --> 00:33:57,645 Nothing. 403 00:34:00,013 --> 00:34:02,099 I am abandoning myself... 404 00:34:02,745 --> 00:34:04,592 to my destiny. 405 00:34:05,352 --> 00:34:07,833 I no longer have the strength to weep. 406 00:34:08,927 --> 00:34:12,199 "It must be done," my only thought. 407 00:34:15,070 --> 00:34:17,009 But you say nothing. 408 00:34:18,198 --> 00:34:21,076 I came not to talk but to see you. 409 00:34:22,327 --> 00:34:24,934 I must keep silent. 410 00:34:27,228 --> 00:34:30,043 Rest a little longer, so I see you. 411 00:34:30,952 --> 00:34:33,662 Then I will go. God will do the rest. 412 00:34:45,090 --> 00:34:47,176 What time is it? 413 00:34:47,665 --> 00:34:49,687 Six o'clock. 414 00:34:51,210 --> 00:34:55,089 They will come to dress you. I must go... 415 00:34:55,403 --> 00:34:57,905 I must think alone. 416 00:35:24,573 --> 00:35:25,938 Raise your arm. 417 00:35:26,251 --> 00:35:27,607 Raise your arm. 418 00:35:31,656 --> 00:35:32,710 Turn your head. 419 00:35:33,232 --> 00:35:34,379 Turn your head. 420 00:35:41,010 --> 00:35:42,716 Sister Jeanne. 421 00:36:25,967 --> 00:36:28,887 - Ave Maria. - Deo gratias. 422 00:36:29,746 --> 00:36:32,249 You're in the choir, Suzanne? 423 00:36:32,415 --> 00:36:35,273 - Yes. - Choir for today's service. 424 00:36:35,544 --> 00:36:37,879 - The choir. - You must get ready. 425 00:36:39,021 --> 00:36:40,793 Sister Saintes-Agnes... 426 00:36:42,092 --> 00:36:45,595 - Have I really made my vows? - Yes, you are our sister. 427 00:36:55,897 --> 00:36:57,378 Mother... 428 00:36:57,555 --> 00:36:59,231 Is it true then? 429 00:37:00,552 --> 00:37:01,907 What do you mean? 430 00:37:03,092 --> 00:37:05,833 Will you believe me, Mother, if I say... 431 00:37:05,984 --> 00:37:06,981 Well? 432 00:37:07,617 --> 00:37:10,308 I have no recollection of yesterday. 433 00:37:11,044 --> 00:37:13,908 I know not what I did or said. 434 00:37:14,257 --> 00:37:17,085 - You did and said well. - You believe me? 435 00:37:17,215 --> 00:37:19,222 That is not the question. 436 00:37:19,713 --> 00:37:22,924 You are Sister Suzanne, that is all. 437 00:37:39,754 --> 00:37:41,276 How did she die? 438 00:37:41,818 --> 00:37:44,613 She had been with your eldest sister. 439 00:37:44,863 --> 00:37:47,115 Her health was poor. 440 00:37:48,718 --> 00:37:49,865 And she was worried. 441 00:37:51,453 --> 00:37:56,604 - She told you nothing more? - She told me to give you this. 442 00:38:01,797 --> 00:38:04,424 - You know my father's name? - No. 443 00:38:11,174 --> 00:38:13,085 You like your present life? 444 00:38:14,267 --> 00:38:16,187 Time passes... 445 00:38:17,687 --> 00:38:19,752 It's already autumn. 446 00:38:31,218 --> 00:38:34,932 "My child, this is not much... 447 00:38:35,351 --> 00:38:37,687 the rest of my savings. 448 00:38:38,691 --> 00:38:40,255 Pray for me. 449 00:38:40,460 --> 00:38:43,369 Your birth was my only sin. 450 00:38:43,880 --> 00:38:45,820 Help me expiate it. 451 00:38:46,550 --> 00:38:51,867 Your mother's fate in the next world depends on your conduct in this life. 452 00:38:55,350 --> 00:38:58,228 Farewell, Suzanne. Ask nothing of your sisters. 453 00:38:58,541 --> 00:39:01,460 Your father is already dead. 454 00:39:01,877 --> 00:39:03,442 Farewell once more. 455 00:39:03,718 --> 00:39:06,153 Burn this letter. Remain a nun. 456 00:39:06,309 --> 00:39:09,229 The idea you might be alone in the world... 457 00:39:09,406 --> 00:39:11,887 would torture my last moments." 458 00:39:30,472 --> 00:39:32,558 Children, why are you weeping? 459 00:39:35,578 --> 00:39:38,268 Come here and let me kiss you. 460 00:39:45,464 --> 00:39:46,819 Come. 461 00:39:51,614 --> 00:39:53,491 Jesus. 462 00:40:23,063 --> 00:40:25,816 Inspect these four cells. 463 00:40:25,962 --> 00:40:28,422 Some have destroyed their hair-shirts. 464 00:40:28,610 --> 00:40:31,238 Some are hiding Bibles... 465 00:40:31,384 --> 00:40:33,193 confiscate them. 466 00:40:47,587 --> 00:40:50,423 - What do you want? - Cell inspection. 467 00:40:50,736 --> 00:40:53,760 - On what authority? - Orders of the Superior. 468 00:41:01,998 --> 00:41:04,500 - Your hair-shirt? - I burnt it. 469 00:41:04,710 --> 00:41:05,908 Your scourge? 470 00:41:06,064 --> 00:41:09,088 I've thrown it away and told my sisters to. 471 00:41:10,232 --> 00:41:11,692 On whose authority? 472 00:41:11,820 --> 00:41:14,197 Mme de Moni said that flagellation.... 473 00:41:14,364 --> 00:41:17,993 corrected no sins and was a source of pride. 474 00:41:18,201 --> 00:41:20,036 Mme de Moni is dead. 475 00:41:20,203 --> 00:41:22,956 At least I can mourn her and try to obey her. 476 00:41:23,457 --> 00:41:26,293 Does that prevent you from singing tomorrow? 477 00:41:26,517 --> 00:41:30,171 I am not on choir duty tomorrow. 478 00:41:30,380 --> 00:41:33,592 From now on I keep strictly to the rules. 479 00:41:33,822 --> 00:41:35,490 You know them? 480 00:41:36,404 --> 00:41:37,864 Look at this. 481 00:41:38,722 --> 00:41:43,289 Our book of regulations. I know it by heart. 482 00:41:43,560 --> 00:41:47,355 These are the vows I made. No others. 483 00:41:55,176 --> 00:41:58,325 Sisters, one of you has sinned gravely... 484 00:41:59,242 --> 00:42:01,891 and I must punish her severely. 485 00:42:03,559 --> 00:42:05,186 Sister Sainte-Suzanne... 486 00:42:05,874 --> 00:42:09,252 you will kneel during service for a week... 487 00:42:10,212 --> 00:42:12,860 you will live on bread and water... 488 00:42:13,215 --> 00:42:15,675 remain shut up in your cell... 489 00:42:15,947 --> 00:42:19,679 and assist the lay sisters with the menial tasks. 490 00:42:20,722 --> 00:42:24,580 You are forbidden to approach any of your sisters... 491 00:42:25,216 --> 00:42:26,780 or to speak to them. 492 00:43:07,602 --> 00:43:10,355 Sister Suzanne, what do you think of Jansenism? 493 00:43:10,833 --> 00:43:13,752 Nothing. I know nothing of it. 494 00:43:14,338 --> 00:43:15,986 And Monlinism? 495 00:43:16,404 --> 00:43:18,072 I know nothing about it... 496 00:43:18,447 --> 00:43:21,304 and do not want to hear about it. 497 00:43:21,491 --> 00:43:24,327 - You obey the Constitution? - I obey the Church. 498 00:43:24,494 --> 00:43:27,456 - You accept the Bull? - I accept the Gospel. 499 00:43:27,831 --> 00:43:32,252 But you must have an opinion. Reply frankly, without fear. 500 00:43:32,586 --> 00:43:36,944 I have no opinions but maintain I am a Christian. 501 00:43:40,476 --> 00:43:42,032 You may go. 502 00:44:02,741 --> 00:44:06,244 - What has happened? - Service is half an hour earlier. 503 00:44:06,349 --> 00:44:08,538 How could I know in my cell? 504 00:44:08,705 --> 00:44:11,249 You should have known. You will be punished. 505 00:44:20,425 --> 00:44:25,743 "And the rest of her body was covered with pearls... 506 00:44:26,181 --> 00:44:31,478 and precious stones even as far as her shoes." 507 00:45:19,164 --> 00:45:20,937 Take a step in my direction... 508 00:45:21,361 --> 00:45:25,282 try to hold me back and you will be too late. 509 00:45:44,885 --> 00:45:46,449 Mother... 510 00:45:46,616 --> 00:45:49,681 I need paper and ink to write my confession. 511 00:45:56,459 --> 00:46:00,212 Could I have some more? I have much to write. 512 00:46:01,300 --> 00:46:03,177 You know, dear Mother. 513 00:46:07,365 --> 00:46:09,284 Thank you, Mother. 514 00:47:07,676 --> 00:47:09,448 Sister Suzanne, follow me. 515 00:47:16,852 --> 00:47:20,397 Here is your cell. The other is taken. 516 00:47:34,932 --> 00:47:37,706 Undress and put this on. 517 00:48:22,688 --> 00:48:24,617 Sister Suzanne... 518 00:48:25,754 --> 00:48:28,799 Lying is not one of your faults. 519 00:48:29,729 --> 00:48:31,606 Tell me the truth. 520 00:48:32,469 --> 00:48:35,055 What have you done with the paper? 521 00:48:35,269 --> 00:48:37,264 I told you, Madam. 522 00:48:37,694 --> 00:48:39,466 It's not possible. 523 00:48:39,664 --> 00:48:42,771 It was a short confession for so much paper. 524 00:48:43,418 --> 00:48:44,878 True enough. 525 00:48:46,077 --> 00:48:49,935 - What did you do with it? - What I told you. 526 00:48:55,603 --> 00:48:59,774 Swear to me by your vows to God that it is true... 527 00:49:00,132 --> 00:49:02,032 and I will believe you. 528 00:49:02,249 --> 00:49:07,379 Madam, I cannot swear on such a trifling matter. 529 00:49:08,338 --> 00:49:10,507 I am not allowed to. 530 00:49:10,715 --> 00:49:12,488 You are deceiving me. 531 00:49:13,093 --> 00:49:15,303 You are running a great risk. 532 00:49:17,597 --> 00:49:20,157 What did you do with the paper? 533 00:49:20,413 --> 00:49:21,895 Madam, I told you. 534 00:49:22,450 --> 00:49:25,139 - Where is it? - I don't know. 535 00:49:25,501 --> 00:49:27,295 What have you done? 536 00:49:29,317 --> 00:49:32,508 Swear you used it all for your confession. 537 00:49:32,821 --> 00:49:35,636 Madam, concerning such a trifle... 538 00:49:36,770 --> 00:49:38,855 I cannot swear. 539 00:49:44,800 --> 00:49:46,315 Swear it... 540 00:49:46,428 --> 00:49:48,810 I shall not swear. 541 00:49:49,362 --> 00:49:51,421 - You won't. - No, Madam. 542 00:49:51,804 --> 00:49:53,369 Then you're guilty. 543 00:49:53,491 --> 00:49:55,263 - Of what? - Of everything. 544 00:49:55,448 --> 00:49:57,429 You are capable of anything... 545 00:49:58,576 --> 00:50:02,017 you praised Mme de Moni to win her over. 546 00:50:03,393 --> 00:50:06,083 You have disobeyed the laws. 547 00:50:06,229 --> 00:50:09,941 Divided the community, failed in your duty. 548 00:50:10,609 --> 00:50:13,487 You've made me punish you... 549 00:50:13,737 --> 00:50:17,053 and those whom you have won over. 550 00:50:17,824 --> 00:50:22,245 I have been indulgent. I hoped you'd see your errors... 551 00:50:22,934 --> 00:50:24,852 and return to the fold. 552 00:50:25,316 --> 00:50:27,193 You have not. 553 00:50:31,129 --> 00:50:34,132 There is something wrong in your mind. 554 00:50:35,681 --> 00:50:37,349 You have schemes. 555 00:50:38,386 --> 00:50:41,223 In the interest of all I must know what. 556 00:50:41,473 --> 00:50:43,350 And I shall know. 557 00:50:51,316 --> 00:50:53,214 Sister Suzanne... 558 00:50:55,768 --> 00:50:58,980 - I want the truth. - Madam, I have told you. 559 00:51:11,168 --> 00:51:14,344 I give you five seconds to decide... 560 00:51:15,257 --> 00:51:18,655 - I want the paper. - I haven't it. 561 00:51:19,078 --> 00:51:21,998 Swear you used it for confession. 562 00:51:22,222 --> 00:51:24,182 I cannot. 563 00:51:27,321 --> 00:51:29,087 Very good. 564 00:51:49,249 --> 00:51:50,980 Say what you wrote. 565 00:51:51,126 --> 00:51:53,899 - You're too kind... - You don't know her. 566 00:51:53,952 --> 00:51:55,203 Madam... 567 00:51:55,318 --> 00:51:58,696 I have done nothing against God or Man... 568 00:51:59,176 --> 00:52:02,450 - I swear it. - That's not what I want. 569 00:52:02,575 --> 00:52:05,682 She's written to the Archbishop... 570 00:52:07,079 --> 00:52:10,562 - Now Sister Suzanne. - Madam, I'm at the end of all. 571 00:52:10,729 --> 00:52:12,460 I feel I am losing myself. 572 00:52:12,575 --> 00:52:14,974 A moment sooner or later. 573 00:52:15,442 --> 00:52:17,882 Do what you want with me. 574 00:52:24,659 --> 00:52:26,953 Let me kiss it once more... 575 00:52:34,503 --> 00:52:36,129 Have the bell rung. 576 00:52:36,838 --> 00:52:38,319 Let nobody be seen. 577 00:52:52,708 --> 00:52:55,107 Obey your Superior.... 578 00:52:55,232 --> 00:52:57,505 What do they want of me? 579 00:52:57,762 --> 00:52:59,743 Sister, there is a God. 580 00:53:12,082 --> 00:53:13,927 Our Mother is too kind. 581 00:53:14,042 --> 00:53:16,223 Only the third day... 582 00:53:16,378 --> 00:53:18,776 and it's too late. 583 00:53:18,922 --> 00:53:20,444 Let me be. 584 00:53:28,432 --> 00:53:30,970 I communed with God about you. 585 00:53:31,205 --> 00:53:33,582 He has softened my heart. 586 00:53:34,479 --> 00:53:36,919 Kneel and ask His forgiveness. 587 00:53:40,318 --> 00:53:44,322 Oh God, I ask forgiveness for my sins... 588 00:53:45,343 --> 00:53:47,912 as you did for me on the cross. 589 00:53:48,097 --> 00:53:50,266 She thinks she's Jesus! 590 00:53:50,474 --> 00:53:51,879 That is not all. 591 00:53:52,476 --> 00:53:55,167 Swear you will never speak of all this... 592 00:53:57,732 --> 00:53:59,963 Nobody will ever know of it... 593 00:54:04,710 --> 00:54:06,170 I swear to you. 594 00:54:39,273 --> 00:54:43,799 We may never have the chance to talk again. 595 00:54:44,487 --> 00:54:47,823 I've not read your statement but I guess... 596 00:54:47,990 --> 00:54:51,369 You know so many people. I don't know anybody. 597 00:54:52,265 --> 00:54:54,184 I don't want to compromise you... 598 00:54:54,705 --> 00:54:57,521 and get you into trouble. 599 00:54:57,770 --> 00:54:59,606 What can I do? 600 00:54:59,919 --> 00:55:04,507 Pass this statement to a lawyer and get a reply. 601 00:55:05,018 --> 00:55:06,582 You want to leave? 602 00:55:08,761 --> 00:55:12,119 But you would have to see lawyers... 603 00:55:12,223 --> 00:55:13,207 Yes. 604 00:55:13,370 --> 00:55:15,977 - You would need liberty... - That is true. 605 00:55:16,185 --> 00:55:20,752 - What about the persecution? - I shall be under the protection of the Law. 606 00:55:21,378 --> 00:55:23,171 I shall appear... 607 00:55:23,484 --> 00:55:27,342 I shall be able to speak and complain. 608 00:55:28,489 --> 00:55:30,157 And if you fail? 609 00:55:30,700 --> 00:55:32,973 I shall ask to be transferred... 610 00:55:33,410 --> 00:55:35,599 or die here. 611 00:55:36,017 --> 00:55:38,291 You suffer first. 612 00:55:38,447 --> 00:55:40,376 Whatever happens... 613 00:55:40,584 --> 00:55:43,608 They cannot say I have a culpable passion. 614 00:55:43,941 --> 00:55:48,008 I see nobody. I ask to be free... 615 00:55:48,238 --> 00:55:51,846 because I did not sacrifice my liberty voluntarily. 616 00:55:53,199 --> 00:55:56,327 Don't worry. I'll do what I can. 617 00:55:57,622 --> 00:55:59,562 I know you're my friend. 618 00:55:59,687 --> 00:56:03,420 Ask for God's guidance. I'll pray for you. 619 00:56:11,636 --> 00:56:14,994 Holy Week arrived, and many people attended our Martins. 620 00:56:15,098 --> 00:56:17,913 I sung well enough to have been... 621 00:56:18,018 --> 00:56:20,625 loudly applauded had I been... 622 00:56:20,729 --> 00:56:22,105 an actress in a theatre. 623 00:56:31,802 --> 00:56:33,262 My dear child... 624 00:56:36,952 --> 00:56:38,829 Dear Suzanne... 625 00:56:41,750 --> 00:56:43,147 Allow me, Sister... 626 00:56:59,643 --> 00:57:03,063 Mother, would you also give me back... 627 00:57:03,219 --> 00:57:04,970 Your locket? 628 00:57:05,376 --> 00:57:06,835 Yes, I agree. 629 00:57:17,450 --> 00:57:20,787 Sister Suzanne, a Mr Manouri is asking for you. 630 00:57:20,937 --> 00:57:22,605 He's your lawyer? 631 00:57:26,670 --> 00:57:29,026 We have leave from Rome. 632 00:57:34,177 --> 00:57:37,576 Shortly, your Superior will be advised that you... 633 00:57:37,743 --> 00:57:42,477 protest against your vows and wish to leave... 634 00:57:42,686 --> 00:57:46,752 the cloister - to be your own free agent. 635 00:57:49,526 --> 00:57:54,997 But in order to conduct this business... 636 00:57:55,490 --> 00:57:59,161 - I shall have to be able to see you. - We must arrange correspondence. 637 00:57:59,265 --> 00:58:00,793 Another thing: 638 00:58:01,037 --> 00:58:05,000 Once the legal process starts, you will stay here... 639 00:58:06,564 --> 00:58:09,275 abandoned to all the cruelty... 640 00:58:09,520 --> 00:58:11,084 I have thought of that. 641 00:58:11,423 --> 00:58:14,313 I am used to suffering. 642 00:58:14,885 --> 00:58:18,868 You will encounter opposition from all sides: 643 00:58:19,334 --> 00:58:21,002 The Law... 644 00:58:21,183 --> 00:58:24,081 The Convent - your Sisters... 645 00:58:24,415 --> 00:58:27,209 They've had the family fortune. 646 00:58:27,314 --> 00:58:30,859 Once free, you will be entitled to claim it. 647 00:58:30,963 --> 00:58:36,656 - I can offer to waive my claim. - But a waiver made while you are still a nun... 648 00:58:36,927 --> 00:58:39,305 would be void once you are free. 649 00:58:39,639 --> 00:58:43,267 Moreover, could they decently accept it? 650 00:58:44,226 --> 00:58:47,647 To leave a sister without shelter - without mercy. 651 00:58:48,272 --> 00:58:50,045 What would people say? 652 00:58:50,503 --> 00:58:55,159 And supposing she married and had children? 653 00:58:56,343 --> 00:58:59,533 They will fight with all their power. 654 00:59:02,924 --> 00:59:04,488 Don't lose courage... 655 00:59:08,021 --> 00:59:11,733 I'll help you as much as I possibly can. 656 00:59:23,286 --> 00:59:26,435 - So you want to leave us? - Yes, Madam. 657 00:59:26,592 --> 00:59:29,146 - You deny your vows? - Yes, Madam. 658 00:59:29,584 --> 00:59:32,379 - Made freely? - No, Madam. 659 00:59:32,546 --> 00:59:34,516 - Your father? - My father. 660 00:59:34,933 --> 00:59:37,044 - Your mother? - She too. 661 00:59:37,321 --> 00:59:39,659 - Who forced you? - Everyone. 662 00:59:40,157 --> 00:59:42,702 Why did you not protest then? 663 00:59:43,014 --> 00:59:47,164 I didn't know what I was doing. I don't remember. 664 00:59:49,020 --> 00:59:52,399 - How can you say this? - It's the truth. 665 00:59:52,503 --> 00:59:54,588 Will people believe it? 666 00:59:54,693 --> 00:59:58,274 Believe it or not, it's the truth. 667 01:00:00,699 --> 01:00:04,703 - Come, Suzanne, let's talk. - As you wish Mother. 668 01:00:08,498 --> 01:00:12,627 You know if one listened to such arguments... 669 01:00:13,253 --> 01:00:16,590 I was obliged to punish you... 670 01:00:17,862 --> 01:00:20,307 but the violation of an oath! 671 01:00:20,448 --> 01:00:24,201 I violate nothing. I've sworn nothing. 672 01:00:26,412 --> 01:00:30,666 - Has not the wrong been put right? - It was not that... 673 01:00:30,802 --> 01:00:33,565 - What then? - The lack of vocation. 674 01:00:33,919 --> 01:00:36,297 And the forced vows. 675 01:00:36,485 --> 01:00:38,591 Why not say so then? 676 01:00:39,175 --> 01:00:41,406 The first time, I did so. 677 01:00:41,865 --> 01:00:44,951 The second time, I was unconscious... 678 01:00:45,693 --> 01:00:48,528 It is true you know, Mother. 679 01:00:50,134 --> 01:00:52,428 As a witness... 680 01:00:52,813 --> 01:00:56,943 - would you swear I was in my right mind? - I would. 681 01:00:57,371 --> 01:01:02,063 Then, Madam, you would commit perjury. 682 01:01:08,809 --> 01:01:11,123 Arousing a useless scandal... 683 01:01:11,686 --> 01:01:14,043 as this sort of thing does... 684 01:01:14,189 --> 01:01:16,650 - It's not my fault. - People are spiteful. 685 01:01:17,150 --> 01:01:20,403 They think the worst of you, your morals... 686 01:01:20,529 --> 01:01:23,844 Let them! My heart is pure. 687 01:01:23,949 --> 01:01:26,138 - Unbelievable... - Why, Madam? 688 01:01:26,535 --> 01:01:29,371 We have not all the same character. 689 01:01:29,538 --> 01:01:31,978 You like the convent life. I hate it. 690 01:01:32,520 --> 01:01:34,798 You've received God's grace. 691 01:01:34,939 --> 01:01:36,461 I have not. 692 01:01:36,586 --> 01:01:40,841 You would be lost in the outside world. 693 01:01:40,945 --> 01:01:45,011 I am lost here. I want to escape to the world. 694 01:01:45,428 --> 01:01:50,484 I was misled by Mme de Moni... but I'm tired of hypocrisy. 695 01:01:50,590 --> 01:01:53,353 My body is here but not my heart. 696 01:01:53,520 --> 01:01:56,356 I am and always will be a bad nun. 697 01:02:03,384 --> 01:02:06,387 Without regret you cannot give up... 698 01:02:06,554 --> 01:02:11,913 - Christ's vestments. - I can Madam, for I was not free to take them 699 01:02:12,372 --> 01:02:15,737 I'd like to tear them up... 700 01:02:16,918 --> 01:02:18,691 Dear God! What will our sisters say? 701 01:02:19,546 --> 01:02:22,507 - Then your mind's made up? - I want to leave! 702 01:02:22,612 --> 01:02:27,033 - If it's the convent... - It's not the convent, it's me, it's religion. 703 01:02:27,220 --> 01:02:30,369 I just want freedom. 704 01:02:51,244 --> 01:02:53,476 You're possessed of the devil. 705 01:02:54,477 --> 01:02:56,802 He is speaking through you. 706 01:02:56,906 --> 01:03:01,098 I hate these clothes. I don't want to wear them any more. 707 01:03:05,985 --> 01:03:07,966 Jesus... 708 01:03:19,439 --> 01:03:21,170 Madam... 709 01:03:23,610 --> 01:03:25,737 I am neither mad nor ill. 710 01:03:27,322 --> 01:03:29,699 I'm sorry to be violent... 711 01:03:31,409 --> 01:03:33,349 and ask your forgiveness. 712 01:03:35,819 --> 01:03:37,696 But judge by it... 713 01:03:37,958 --> 01:03:40,325 I want no more lies. 714 01:03:41,419 --> 01:03:45,653 I do what saves others. I detest and damn myself. 715 01:03:49,511 --> 01:03:51,659 You want to avoid scandal? 716 01:03:56,351 --> 01:03:58,061 There's a way: 717 01:04:00,689 --> 01:04:03,483 I don't ask you to open the gates... 718 01:04:06,214 --> 01:04:09,844 - but to see they are not guarded. - You are mad! 719 01:04:09,948 --> 01:04:11,274 Listen, Madam... 720 01:04:11,992 --> 01:04:14,661 If my liberty is refused me... 721 01:04:15,120 --> 01:04:17,247 I shall be so desperate that... 722 01:04:17,581 --> 01:04:19,273 I shall kill myself. 723 01:04:19,746 --> 01:04:23,296 Kill myself. 724 01:04:32,431 --> 01:04:34,621 Sister, go to the chapel... 725 01:04:35,223 --> 01:04:39,040 and ask God to cleanse your spirit. 726 01:04:40,771 --> 01:04:43,228 Examine your conscience. 727 01:04:44,900 --> 01:04:46,756 You need not sing. 728 01:05:02,751 --> 01:05:07,297 Sisters let us ask God's mercy... for a nun he has abandoned... 729 01:05:07,964 --> 01:05:11,155 who is about to commit sacrilege... 730 01:05:11,259 --> 01:05:13,345 shameful in men's eyes. 731 01:05:15,247 --> 01:05:17,124 Sister Suzanne... 732 01:05:17,495 --> 01:05:20,519 till further orders you will perform no duties... 733 01:05:21,332 --> 01:05:23,105 will not be served... 734 01:05:23,522 --> 01:05:25,649 will kneel in chapel... 735 01:05:26,420 --> 01:05:29,611 will not be spoken to... 736 01:05:29,820 --> 01:05:33,886 helped or even approached. 737 01:05:35,471 --> 01:05:37,744 She will not touch what you use. 738 01:05:45,877 --> 01:05:49,422 For her salvation let us recite the Litanies, and then 739 01:05:49,673 --> 01:05:52,863 prayers for the dying. 740 01:06:33,188 --> 01:06:34,961 Sister St Joseph... 741 01:06:36,684 --> 01:06:38,770 Get out. Go away! 742 01:06:39,201 --> 01:06:41,943 - What do you want? - I am hungry. 743 01:06:42,726 --> 01:06:44,915 You're not fit to live. 744 01:07:46,185 --> 01:07:48,604 Walk over her - a corpse. 745 01:08:19,823 --> 01:08:21,137 Go away. 746 01:08:23,337 --> 01:08:24,588 Further. 747 01:08:28,185 --> 01:08:29,270 What do you want? 748 01:08:29,374 --> 01:08:32,815 Madam, neither God nor man has condemned me to die. 749 01:08:34,087 --> 01:08:36,256 Give orders for me to live. 750 01:08:37,658 --> 01:08:39,014 Are you worthy to? 751 01:08:39,874 --> 01:08:41,543 Only God knows that. 752 01:08:42,617 --> 01:08:45,745 I am only waiting here. Until my fate is decided. 753 01:08:46,370 --> 01:08:47,487 Very well. 754 01:08:48,518 --> 01:08:50,020 I'll see to it. 755 01:09:07,704 --> 01:09:10,436 They tried to stop me from seeing you. 756 01:09:10,478 --> 01:09:13,168 They didn't know what had happened. 757 01:09:13,498 --> 01:09:14,541 I am a prisoner. 758 01:09:15,680 --> 01:09:17,035 I cannot go out. 759 01:09:18,465 --> 01:09:20,363 I have nothing to eat. 760 01:09:21,259 --> 01:09:23,491 The sisters throw me scraps... 761 01:09:24,784 --> 01:09:27,140 strew broken glass on the floor. 762 01:09:28,496 --> 01:09:30,373 They've taken my rosary. 763 01:09:31,436 --> 01:09:34,335 They say that I am mad. 764 01:09:36,525 --> 01:09:37,984 They want to exorcise me. 765 01:09:38,214 --> 01:09:40,359 Speak louder. I can't hear. 766 01:09:40,967 --> 01:09:45,700 As for you sir, don't believe her lies. Utter lies all! 767 01:09:46,368 --> 01:09:50,288 They can't stop me seeing you. The law is on my side in this... 768 01:09:50,851 --> 01:09:52,290 Or I hope so. 769 01:09:53,396 --> 01:09:57,744 For the rest - I'm powerless. You must be patient. 770 01:09:57,921 --> 01:10:00,820 Your time is finished. Sorry. 771 01:10:05,512 --> 01:10:07,469 - She said what? - She's possessed. 772 01:10:39,629 --> 01:10:41,319 Sister, don't hurt me. 773 01:10:50,098 --> 01:10:51,600 What did you do? 774 01:10:52,226 --> 01:10:53,686 - Devil. - Satan. 775 01:10:54,730 --> 01:10:55,981 Satan. 776 01:10:56,083 --> 01:10:57,689 - Impure. - Satan. 777 01:11:10,368 --> 01:11:13,413 Oh my God! Listen to me! 778 01:11:14,414 --> 01:11:15,853 Come to my aid. 779 01:11:16,063 --> 01:11:17,627 There's no God for you. 780 01:11:18,001 --> 01:11:19,190 Be damned and say so. 781 01:11:20,338 --> 01:11:21,902 Amen to that. 782 01:11:22,529 --> 01:11:24,093 - Amen to her. - Amen 783 01:11:27,222 --> 01:11:28,786 Gentlemen, let's be brief. 784 01:11:30,347 --> 01:11:33,558 An appeal was launched on behalf of Suzanne... 785 01:11:33,975 --> 01:11:35,206 against the validity of her vows. 786 01:11:35,685 --> 01:11:40,044 We have discussed this matter and summoned to this hearing... 787 01:11:40,232 --> 01:11:44,152 Suzanne's witnesses and the convent - the other party. 788 01:11:44,507 --> 01:11:46,738 I would ask both sides to be brief. 789 01:11:47,906 --> 01:11:50,972 Here are two letters - written by her... 790 01:11:51,243 --> 01:11:54,350 to her mother saying she wants to be a nun.... 791 01:11:54,538 --> 01:11:57,666 and to Mme de Moni, thanking her... 792 01:11:57,791 --> 01:12:00,502 I lodge a memorandum of exorcism. 793 01:12:01,169 --> 01:12:04,819 We have discussed the matter and are unanimous. 794 01:12:05,819 --> 01:12:07,696 She has renounced God. 795 01:12:07,801 --> 01:12:10,637 She is possessed by the devil. 796 01:12:11,012 --> 01:12:13,140 The detailed accusations are there. 797 01:12:13,348 --> 01:12:17,039 She no longer wears a rosary and she blasphemes. 798 01:12:17,145 --> 01:12:20,064 Three days ago she attacked a novice... 799 01:12:20,772 --> 01:12:24,151 Judge for yourselves. I bow to the tribunal. 800 01:12:24,401 --> 01:12:27,967 I am tired of all this convent nonsense.... 801 01:12:28,238 --> 01:12:31,199 We know by experience, that our authority is eluded. 802 01:12:31,992 --> 01:12:33,493 But this is serious. 803 01:12:33,660 --> 01:12:36,913 Moreover, there is the appeal... 804 01:12:37,289 --> 01:12:38,477 lodged in the courts. 805 01:12:38,665 --> 01:12:41,251 I don't attach great importance to it, but... 806 01:12:43,003 --> 01:12:45,901 we'll go to Longchamp, see the sister... 807 01:12:46,756 --> 01:12:48,633 and decide on the exorcism. 808 01:13:09,446 --> 01:13:10,384 Get up. 809 01:13:12,157 --> 01:13:14,513 Kneel and commend your soul to God. 810 01:13:15,952 --> 01:13:17,099 Madam... 811 01:13:18,184 --> 01:13:19,164 before I obey you.... 812 01:13:19,831 --> 01:13:21,333 what have you decided about me? 813 01:13:23,002 --> 01:13:25,088 What must I ask God? 814 01:13:30,362 --> 01:13:32,656 What grace must I ask for? 815 01:13:33,595 --> 01:13:35,722 His forgiveness for all your sins. 816 01:13:35,932 --> 01:13:38,434 As at the Last Judgment. 817 01:13:58,453 --> 01:13:59,433 Stand her up. 818 01:14:07,837 --> 01:14:09,922 As she won't commend herself to God... 819 01:14:10,132 --> 01:14:14,115 - you know what to do. - Let me kiss the Cross. 820 01:15:39,595 --> 01:15:40,742 Move on, I tell you. 821 01:15:43,975 --> 01:15:46,248 God have pity on me. 822 01:15:46,853 --> 01:15:50,357 Oh God, forgive me if I have done wrong. 823 01:15:52,275 --> 01:15:53,631 God have mercy upon me! 824 01:16:42,993 --> 01:16:46,204 Sister Suzanne, stand up. 825 01:16:49,021 --> 01:16:50,793 - Untie her. - She's dangerous. 826 01:16:50,899 --> 01:16:52,463 Untie her. 827 01:17:01,178 --> 01:17:02,262 Remove that veil. 828 01:17:15,588 --> 01:17:18,966 Sister Suzanne, do you believe in God? 829 01:17:19,072 --> 01:17:20,114 I believe. 830 01:17:20,220 --> 01:17:21,888 And in the Holy Church? 831 01:17:22,199 --> 01:17:24,910 - I believe. - Do you renounce... 832 01:17:32,125 --> 01:17:35,170 - What is it? - Someone pricked me when... 833 01:17:35,462 --> 01:17:36,651 Silence, wretch! 834 01:17:49,497 --> 01:17:51,937 - Do you renounce Satan and his works? - Yes, I renounce them. 835 01:17:53,355 --> 01:17:54,231 I renounce them. 836 01:18:06,368 --> 01:18:09,058 I order you to pray aloud. 837 01:18:15,209 --> 01:18:16,252 My God... 838 01:18:17,712 --> 01:18:18,609 My Savior... 839 01:18:20,382 --> 01:18:22,717 who died on the Cross for me... 840 01:18:23,697 --> 01:18:24,739 I worship you. 841 01:18:26,451 --> 01:18:28,954 Let a drop of your blood fall on me... 842 01:18:30,037 --> 01:18:31,476 that I may be purified. 843 01:18:33,061 --> 01:18:38,004 Forgive me God as I forgive my enemies. 844 01:19:00,963 --> 01:19:02,006 Madam... 845 01:19:03,049 --> 01:19:04,092 Stay there. 846 01:19:12,434 --> 01:19:13,873 Stand, Sister Suzanne. 847 01:19:22,380 --> 01:19:25,300 These are the charges. Reply to them fearlessly. 848 01:19:29,785 --> 01:19:32,141 - Why don't you confess? - I'm not allowed. 849 01:19:32,329 --> 01:19:34,247 Or approach the Host? 850 01:19:34,310 --> 01:19:36,687 - Not allowed. - Or attend mass? 851 01:19:36,688 --> 01:19:38,044 - They stop me. - You know well... 852 01:19:38,045 --> 01:19:39,088 Silence, Madam. 853 01:19:39,714 --> 01:19:41,278 Why do you leave your cell at night? 854 01:19:41,963 --> 01:19:45,029 - They give me no water or... - Why were you bound? 855 01:19:45,447 --> 01:19:47,741 - I don't know. - Why doesn't your cell shut? 856 01:19:47,951 --> 01:19:50,036 - I broke the lock. - Why? 857 01:19:50,180 --> 01:19:52,411 To be able to go to mass. 858 01:19:54,915 --> 01:19:57,105 - So you went to Church? - Yes, sir. 859 01:19:57,187 --> 01:19:59,001 The entire community will... 860 01:19:59,315 --> 01:20:01,922 swear that the door was closed... 861 01:20:02,275 --> 01:20:06,196 that they found me there and you told them to walk on me. 862 01:20:06,363 --> 01:20:09,741 - It's not true. - Madam, I already told you to be quiet. 863 01:20:10,012 --> 01:20:11,535 Your rosary? 864 01:20:11,805 --> 01:20:12,952 - Taken away. - Prayer book? 865 01:20:13,787 --> 01:20:14,871 - Taken away. - How do you pray? 866 01:20:15,038 --> 01:20:18,208 By heart but I am forbidden to pray. 867 01:20:18,416 --> 01:20:19,876 Who forbade you? 868 01:20:20,690 --> 01:20:21,774 Madam. 869 01:20:26,299 --> 01:20:27,384 Madam... 870 01:20:28,218 --> 01:20:30,908 Did you forbid her to pray, yes or no? 871 01:20:31,431 --> 01:20:32,265 I had reason to think... 872 01:20:33,223 --> 01:20:35,767 An answer, yes or no? 873 01:20:38,812 --> 01:20:40,522 I forbade her. 874 01:20:44,317 --> 01:20:46,757 Sister Suzanne, why are you barefoot? 875 01:20:47,946 --> 01:20:51,387 - I've no shoes or... - Your clothes so dirty? 876 01:20:51,597 --> 01:20:54,099 - I sleep in them. - Why? 877 01:20:55,768 --> 01:20:58,271 - I have no linen. - Why not? 878 01:20:58,457 --> 01:21:00,375 - Taken away. - Do you have food? 879 01:21:00,585 --> 01:21:02,357 I have to beg for it. 880 01:21:03,818 --> 01:21:04,861 Then you're not fed. 881 01:21:11,052 --> 01:21:13,972 To warrant such punishment what was your crime? 882 01:21:14,306 --> 01:21:18,101 I had no vocation and denied my vows... 883 01:21:18,310 --> 01:21:21,021 That's a matter for the Law to decide. 884 01:21:22,272 --> 01:21:25,233 In the meantime you must do your duty... 885 01:21:26,590 --> 01:21:27,841 Have you any complaint against anyone? 886 01:21:28,781 --> 01:21:31,179 No, sir. 887 01:21:32,449 --> 01:21:35,243 I am here to defend myself, not accuse. 888 01:21:37,120 --> 01:21:38,309 - You may go. - Where must I go? 889 01:21:39,040 --> 01:21:40,187 Back to your cell. 890 01:21:51,345 --> 01:21:53,117 Go along. 891 01:21:54,095 --> 01:21:56,160 I shall now interrogate Madam. 892 01:21:56,787 --> 01:21:59,185 I'll see that order is restored. 893 01:22:31,258 --> 01:22:35,616 What a list of diabolical horrors. Unbelievable. 894 01:22:35,887 --> 01:22:37,806 I agree Monseigneur, but true. 895 01:22:38,390 --> 01:22:41,435 Christians! The women is not worthy. 896 01:22:41,436 --> 01:22:44,459 She deserves to be dismissed, Monseigneur... 897 01:22:44,938 --> 01:22:48,316 - And yet, you know, she won't be. - Who will stop you? 898 01:22:48,567 --> 01:22:49,588 Nobody. 899 01:22:50,193 --> 01:22:53,509 Madam certainly thought she did her duty. 900 01:22:54,657 --> 01:22:57,160 I used to know her father. 901 01:22:57,576 --> 01:23:01,892 An aristocratic military family poor but proud. 902 01:23:02,497 --> 01:23:04,875 Her three brothers are officers. 903 01:23:05,125 --> 01:23:07,461 The youngest was killed last year. 904 01:23:09,379 --> 01:23:11,861 I see this child appealed to you. 905 01:23:13,008 --> 01:23:15,260 Don't protest. It's no crime. 906 01:23:19,097 --> 01:23:21,099 And her petition? 907 01:23:21,850 --> 01:23:25,124 I think the court should reject it. 908 01:23:25,312 --> 01:23:27,793 - Without enquiry? - What else can be done? 909 01:23:28,231 --> 01:23:31,881 Her friends have stirred up too much trouble. 910 01:23:32,360 --> 01:23:35,280 What would people think if we were lax? 911 01:23:35,530 --> 01:23:40,452 Yes, alas. Already our philosophers are writing: 912 01:23:42,621 --> 01:23:46,000 "If the prison gates were open to one victim.... 913 01:23:46,708 --> 01:23:50,003 the mob would force its way into them." 914 01:23:50,212 --> 01:23:54,320 They must be considered right. Don't worry for Suzanne. 915 01:23:54,508 --> 01:23:58,240 The lawyer will appeal - and the courts decide. 916 01:23:58,845 --> 01:24:00,889 The decision will be theirs... 917 01:24:01,098 --> 01:24:05,143 - You will abide by it? - Let's hope it is a wise one. 918 01:24:06,144 --> 01:24:09,314 Let us further consider the Simonin affair. 919 01:24:45,434 --> 01:24:47,602 You have a visitor. 920 01:25:14,129 --> 01:25:16,089 Your lawyer sent me. 921 01:25:16,507 --> 01:25:18,906 - I have lost... - I know nothing. 922 01:25:19,115 --> 01:25:21,201 He gave me this letter. 923 01:25:24,121 --> 01:25:27,562 - Is there a reply? - No. You can go... 924 01:25:35,071 --> 01:25:36,009 Suzanne... 925 01:26:20,237 --> 01:26:21,571 Did you read it? 926 01:26:22,322 --> 01:26:24,658 I received it. I did not read it. 927 01:26:25,701 --> 01:26:27,578 - Then you... - No, sir. 928 01:26:28,518 --> 01:26:29,978 I guessed what it contained. 929 01:26:31,960 --> 01:26:33,628 If I can help you... 930 01:26:34,918 --> 01:26:38,776 I could see the Church dignitaries... 931 01:26:39,820 --> 01:26:40,862 Don't trouble. 932 01:26:41,967 --> 01:26:43,260 It's all over now. 933 01:26:43,468 --> 01:26:47,013 No. At least change convents. 934 01:26:49,100 --> 01:26:51,811 Many good people are interested in you. 935 01:26:52,436 --> 01:26:55,751 Some are wealthy and would provide for you. 936 01:26:56,982 --> 01:26:59,109 You can leave here. 937 01:27:00,444 --> 01:27:04,072 These good people have forgotten about me. 938 01:27:04,282 --> 01:27:07,306 - You must leave... - I ask for nothing. 939 01:27:08,037 --> 01:27:11,060 I hope for nothing and I resist nothing. 940 01:27:12,831 --> 01:27:17,043 If only God could change me... but it's impossible. 941 01:27:18,609 --> 01:27:22,258 The robe is now a part of my flesh and bone. 942 01:27:22,989 --> 01:27:24,657 I hate this life. 943 01:27:25,597 --> 01:27:27,682 I feel myself hating it. 944 01:27:28,096 --> 01:27:29,785 You must transfer. 945 01:27:31,871 --> 01:27:33,477 I'll visit you again. 946 01:27:34,312 --> 01:27:35,876 You must leave here. 947 01:28:06,011 --> 01:28:08,097 How are they treating you? 948 01:28:08,098 --> 01:28:10,183 - Coldly. - So much the better. 949 01:28:10,972 --> 01:28:15,164 Please send for the Superior... so she can hear. 950 01:28:15,519 --> 01:28:17,646 - Go on speaking. - You'll ruin me. 951 01:28:17,751 --> 01:28:21,505 Don't worry. You're no longer under her authority. 952 01:28:22,692 --> 01:28:25,946 Before the week is out, you'll be transferred... 953 01:28:27,041 --> 01:28:28,667 You have a friend? 954 01:28:29,294 --> 01:28:30,441 Your lawyer. 955 01:28:30,919 --> 01:28:32,463 - Mr. Monouri? - Himself. 956 01:28:33,672 --> 01:28:37,051 As he has seen the Archbishop and other people. 957 01:28:37,260 --> 01:28:40,910 He has provided money for your admission. 958 01:28:42,306 --> 01:28:46,310 If there is anything wrong, I order you to tell me. 959 01:28:47,458 --> 01:28:48,605 I know of nothing. 960 01:28:48,937 --> 01:28:51,711 I order you by your holy vows.... 961 01:28:54,944 --> 01:28:55,779 Very good. 962 01:28:59,990 --> 01:29:03,160 I would ask you to keep this to yourself. 963 01:29:17,092 --> 01:29:20,428 - How do you know Manouri? - Through my case. 964 01:29:20,990 --> 01:29:24,640 - Seen him often? - Oh no, very seldom. 965 01:29:24,745 --> 01:29:27,352 And since you lost your case? 966 01:29:27,561 --> 01:29:30,168 - Just once. - Has he written? 967 01:29:30,378 --> 01:29:31,942 - No, sir. - Have you written him? 968 01:29:32,151 --> 01:29:33,194 No, sir. 969 01:29:33,404 --> 01:29:35,593 He will want to tell you all. 970 01:29:36,652 --> 01:29:38,779 I order you not to see him. 971 01:29:39,071 --> 01:29:42,408 If he writes send me his letter unopened. 972 01:29:44,138 --> 01:29:44,910 You understand? 973 01:29:45,577 --> 01:29:47,663 Unopened. 974 01:29:48,142 --> 01:29:50,999 Yes, sir. I shall obey. 975 01:30:04,764 --> 01:30:06,120 How pretty. 976 01:30:39,944 --> 01:30:41,341 Sit down my child. 977 01:30:43,845 --> 01:30:45,722 - Pardon, Sir. - Granted. 978 01:30:48,182 --> 01:30:50,434 You have been told about this poor child? 979 01:30:50,644 --> 01:30:53,667 They are wrong, I am sure. She is sweet. 980 01:30:54,607 --> 01:30:56,797 - The Church you see... - Pardon, Sir. 981 01:30:58,025 --> 01:31:02,133 owing to the diversity of its convents, enables... 982 01:31:02,321 --> 01:31:05,908 - You are adorable. - its members to find their... 983 01:31:06,158 --> 01:31:09,745 place in this great body. Everyone should try... 984 01:31:10,037 --> 01:31:14,917 When these pendants are gone, you'll sing us a little song, eh? 985 01:31:15,167 --> 01:31:20,527 try to discover a place assigned to him by... 986 01:31:20,736 --> 01:31:23,343 the Creator of all things. 987 01:31:25,221 --> 01:31:26,576 Come sit down... 988 01:31:28,764 --> 01:31:29,932 Let me speak. 989 01:31:39,817 --> 01:31:42,152 On changing convents you should... 990 01:31:42,611 --> 01:31:45,426 - renew your vows. - It shall be done, Monseigneur. 991 01:31:47,388 --> 01:31:49,160 Your benefice must go in charity. 992 01:31:49,410 --> 01:31:52,496 - A little more chocolate? - We are sorry for the past. 993 01:31:52,621 --> 01:31:55,270 - A jam tart? - Please sit down. 994 01:31:55,457 --> 01:31:59,148 - and will do our best... - Poor child. It's all over... 995 01:31:59,254 --> 01:32:01,548 Here she shall do what she likes. 996 01:32:01,653 --> 01:32:04,885 - Liqeur? Or fruit? - No thank you. 997 01:32:07,076 --> 01:32:08,536 It's getting late. 998 01:32:13,892 --> 01:32:16,061 Poor child, was it awful? 999 01:32:16,603 --> 01:32:19,231 I knew your Superior. We were at school... 1000 01:32:23,652 --> 01:32:26,676 together at Port-Royal. Horrible! 1001 01:32:27,031 --> 01:32:28,532 We'll talk about it later. 1002 01:32:45,340 --> 01:32:48,802 I just wanted to see if you were comfortable. 1003 01:32:50,512 --> 01:32:52,681 There my darling will pray. 1004 01:32:54,058 --> 01:32:55,976 You must have a cushion. 1005 01:33:02,587 --> 01:33:03,922 Is this armchair to your liking? 1006 01:33:11,158 --> 01:33:13,681 The sheets are not very fine... 1007 01:33:14,244 --> 01:33:15,475 Good mattress. 1008 01:33:37,976 --> 01:33:39,812 Oh, you must be tired. 1009 01:33:43,462 --> 01:33:45,860 sleep as long as you like. 1010 01:34:10,175 --> 01:34:13,783 It is late, Suzanne. Mother wants to see you... 1011 01:34:24,314 --> 01:34:27,192 Good morning Suzanne. Did you sleep well? 1012 01:34:29,965 --> 01:34:32,259 The coffee was made an hour ago. 1013 01:34:32,468 --> 01:34:34,033 I hope it is good. 1014 01:34:35,702 --> 01:34:36,745 Too bad it's cold. 1015 01:34:42,169 --> 01:34:43,211 Hurry up... 1016 01:34:44,918 --> 01:34:45,794 and then we'll have a talk. 1017 01:34:46,670 --> 01:34:49,214 - Your mother is dead? - A year ago. 1018 01:34:49,424 --> 01:34:51,822 - Your father? - Just before... 1019 01:34:52,092 --> 01:34:54,094 I have two sisters... 1020 01:34:54,303 --> 01:34:58,474 They say you are full of talent and wit... 1021 01:35:01,226 --> 01:35:04,334 Did you hear Ursula sing the Gloria? 1022 01:35:04,521 --> 01:35:07,587 - You know I didn't. - She's jealous of Dorothy. 1023 01:35:07,921 --> 01:35:10,986 Sister Clement, during the Gospel, did this. 1024 01:35:20,204 --> 01:35:24,083 Come along, Suzanne. Play to us, and then sing... 1025 01:35:52,361 --> 01:35:55,781 That's all very well for the church, but here... 1026 01:35:56,699 --> 01:36:01,036 we're among friends. Sing something gay. 1027 01:36:01,246 --> 01:36:03,435 - She doesn't know... - She's tired.. 1028 01:36:03,747 --> 01:36:07,438 No she must sing. She has the most lovely voice. 1029 01:36:07,689 --> 01:36:09,712 I know nothing. 1030 01:36:09,878 --> 01:36:12,005 You remember what they sing in society. 1031 01:36:12,381 --> 01:36:13,924 Not so long ago. 1032 01:36:14,049 --> 01:36:17,386 It seems so long ago. I never went out. 1033 01:36:17,594 --> 01:36:20,931 - Do you know "Plaisir d'Amour?" - My sisters used to sing it. 1034 01:37:35,653 --> 01:37:38,468 - I'd say Ursula... - Has a nobler... 1035 01:37:38,884 --> 01:37:41,824 Nonsense. She plays and sings like an angel. 1036 01:37:42,033 --> 01:37:44,264 She must give me lessons. 1037 01:37:44,869 --> 01:37:47,142 I used to play the harpsichord. 1038 01:37:47,393 --> 01:37:50,604 I'm not competent. 1039 01:38:25,681 --> 01:38:27,683 How does your pupil play? 1040 01:38:27,933 --> 01:38:30,248 Her touch is lighter than mine. 1041 01:38:31,186 --> 01:38:33,209 But your hands are sweeter. 1042 01:38:33,626 --> 01:38:37,046 Therese, look at her pretty fingers... 1043 01:38:38,194 --> 01:38:39,654 Don't lower your eyes. 1044 01:38:39,966 --> 01:38:41,238 Look at me. 1045 01:38:41,656 --> 01:38:42,803 Look at me. 1046 01:38:44,825 --> 01:38:47,494 Your Superior must know your thoughts. 1047 01:38:47,953 --> 01:38:51,853 You must hide nothing. Tell me everything. Won't you? 1048 01:38:51,999 --> 01:38:55,794 If you don't... I'll whip you. 1049 01:38:56,734 --> 01:38:59,028 Therese go if you're bored. 1050 01:38:59,133 --> 01:39:00,071 I'm not bored. 1051 01:39:00,507 --> 01:39:03,177 - I've so many things to ask. - Quite so. 1052 01:39:03,385 --> 01:39:08,390 I must know all about her. She must tell me of her suffering. 1053 01:39:11,852 --> 01:39:14,688 I'm sure I shall weep, but then... 1054 01:39:16,482 --> 01:39:20,069 - Suzanne, when shall I know everything? - When you say. 1055 01:39:20,278 --> 01:39:22,155 Now then if we have time. What time is it? 1056 01:39:22,365 --> 01:39:24,554 It's ten o'clock. Time for Church. 1057 01:39:24,660 --> 01:39:26,432 - Go on then. - Yes, Madam... 1058 01:39:27,284 --> 01:39:29,578 but you promised me a moment with you before... 1059 01:39:30,204 --> 01:39:32,018 I have worrying thoughts. 1060 01:39:32,331 --> 01:39:36,231 If I go to church without telling you, I can't pray. 1061 01:39:36,627 --> 01:39:39,922 Nonsense. We'll speak of it tomorrow. 1062 01:39:40,381 --> 01:39:44,718 - Dear, Mother! - Madam, please grant my sister what she asks. 1063 01:39:44,989 --> 01:39:47,054 My story can wait. 1064 01:39:47,368 --> 01:39:49,453 Hear her and put her at ease. 1065 01:39:49,767 --> 01:39:51,852 - You annoy me... - I know it... 1066 01:39:52,062 --> 01:39:55,294 You embarrass me. I don't want to be... 1067 01:39:55,608 --> 01:39:56,547 I know that... 1068 01:39:59,441 --> 01:40:01,735 I can't govern my feelings. 1069 01:40:02,695 --> 01:40:05,656 I'd like to - but I can not. 1070 01:41:02,421 --> 01:41:04,590 Sister, what is the matter? 1071 01:41:08,866 --> 01:41:10,430 Why do you avoid me? 1072 01:41:10,640 --> 01:41:12,934 Can't our Mother love both of us? 1073 01:41:13,161 --> 01:41:16,226 No... it's not possible. 1074 01:41:18,145 --> 01:41:19,709 Why did you have to come here? 1075 01:41:20,314 --> 01:41:22,462 You won't be happy long I assure you. 1076 01:41:22,776 --> 01:41:26,008 - And I shall suffer always. - But what do you fear? 1077 01:41:26,695 --> 01:41:30,386 That I shall turn her against you? 1078 01:41:30,700 --> 01:41:32,056 You don't know me. 1079 01:41:32,265 --> 01:41:34,455 It's not your fault. 1080 01:41:36,163 --> 01:41:37,977 - But promise... - What shall I promise? 1081 01:41:40,064 --> 01:41:41,524 Promise me you... 1082 01:41:47,466 --> 01:41:51,053 - won't see her much. - But why? I assure you... 1083 01:41:51,367 --> 01:41:52,722 I am lost. 1084 01:41:54,306 --> 01:41:56,746 What are you girls plotting? 1085 01:41:57,060 --> 01:42:00,918 Mother, excuse me for coming here without permission. 1086 01:42:01,021 --> 01:42:03,649 Yes, you should have asked. 1087 01:42:03,899 --> 01:42:06,965 I wanted to console my sister. 1088 01:42:07,070 --> 01:42:08,530 What is it, for God's sake? 1089 01:42:10,095 --> 01:42:12,597 She was worried about your kindness to me. 1090 01:42:13,367 --> 01:42:16,203 She feared I was supplanting her. 1091 01:42:17,246 --> 01:42:21,917 This quite natural feeling of jealousy... 1092 01:42:23,043 --> 01:42:27,297 so flattering to you was torturing her. So I reassured her. 1093 01:42:28,590 --> 01:42:33,220 Sister Therese, I had and still have a liking for you... 1094 01:42:33,867 --> 01:42:36,911 but I will not have this jealousy. 1095 01:42:37,391 --> 01:42:42,021 Get rid of it. Unless you want to destroy my love for you. 1096 01:42:42,647 --> 01:42:45,254 Remember the fate of Agatha... 1097 01:42:46,715 --> 01:42:49,634 the one opposite me in choir... 1098 01:42:50,261 --> 01:42:52,764 You know how kind I am, my child. 1099 01:42:53,574 --> 01:42:56,493 Don't make me punish you. It hurts me... 1100 01:42:57,411 --> 01:42:59,872 Sister Suzanne, come with me... 1101 01:43:07,713 --> 01:43:11,196 You, go to your cell, and stay there. 1102 01:43:14,261 --> 01:43:15,554 Dear Mother... 1103 01:43:16,555 --> 01:43:21,581 please pardon Sister Therese. She lost her head. She's distraught. 1104 01:43:21,790 --> 01:43:23,876 And suppose I pardon her... 1105 01:43:24,521 --> 01:43:28,004 - what will you give me? - I have nothing. 1106 01:43:28,526 --> 01:43:29,986 Let me kiss you. 1107 01:43:40,310 --> 01:43:43,334 It's too late to begin your story, but... 1108 01:43:43,707 --> 01:43:45,834 you can give me a lesson. 1109 01:43:52,196 --> 01:43:53,760 Go back... 1110 01:43:54,197 --> 01:43:57,971 Go back to your cell quickly. It's better you do. 1111 01:44:44,143 --> 01:44:44,914 Mother... 1112 01:44:45,228 --> 01:44:47,209 - thank you. - What for? 1113 01:44:47,419 --> 01:44:48,530 The glass. 1114 01:44:48,567 --> 01:44:51,174 Don't mention it. It's against the rules... 1115 01:44:51,905 --> 01:44:52,843 but... 1116 01:44:59,803 --> 01:45:00,637 Suzanne... 1117 01:45:01,160 --> 01:45:03,600 I've been thinking about this Longchamp affair. 1118 01:45:04,309 --> 01:45:06,186 I have a proposal to make you. 1119 01:45:07,021 --> 01:45:10,045 - You owe your dowry to charity? - Yes, Mother. 1120 01:45:10,254 --> 01:45:12,444 Longchamp kept the other? 1121 01:45:12,588 --> 01:45:14,923 - Yes. - Paid nothing back? 1122 01:45:15,029 --> 01:45:17,323 - No, Mother. - It's not right. 1123 01:45:17,405 --> 01:45:19,532 You are entitled to claim it back, you know. 1124 01:45:20,680 --> 01:45:22,140 Well, Suzanne? 1125 01:45:23,557 --> 01:45:24,996 What must we do? 1126 01:45:25,642 --> 01:45:28,750 Sue Longchamp for the money in your name. 1127 01:45:28,979 --> 01:45:32,775 We'll pay the costs and share it. What do you think? 1128 01:45:33,504 --> 01:45:34,735 Now then, girls. 1129 01:45:36,300 --> 01:45:37,864 What do you say? 1130 01:45:39,116 --> 01:45:40,159 You're dreaming. 1131 01:45:40,491 --> 01:45:45,183 Yes, I'm thinking that my name will again be bandied about... 1132 01:45:45,725 --> 01:45:49,625 in the court rooms... More details and scandal... 1133 01:45:49,833 --> 01:45:52,607 lies to make me appear hateful... 1134 01:45:53,087 --> 01:45:58,029 I'm thinking of the bitterness, that I shall be ashamed... 1135 01:45:58,864 --> 01:46:00,428 that I shall weep... 1136 01:46:02,410 --> 01:46:03,975 I don't want that. 1137 01:46:04,410 --> 01:46:07,434 Let's not talk anymore of it... 1138 01:46:11,710 --> 01:46:12,962 But leave her... 1139 01:46:13,380 --> 01:46:14,735 Leave her alone! 1140 01:46:34,357 --> 01:46:37,214 - Do you love me? - Yes, you are so kind to me. 1141 01:46:37,424 --> 01:46:39,509 - No you don't. - I don't? 1142 01:46:39,719 --> 01:46:41,804 - No. - What do you want me to do? 1143 01:46:41,885 --> 01:46:45,785 - Guess! - I cannot imagine. 1144 01:46:52,459 --> 01:46:54,128 This is dirty. 1145 01:46:56,254 --> 01:46:57,630 This is too tight. 1146 01:46:58,590 --> 01:46:59,987 No progress. 1147 01:47:05,075 --> 01:47:07,473 - How old are you? - Nearly 20... 1148 01:47:07,475 --> 01:47:09,560 Tell me about yourself. 1149 01:47:11,290 --> 01:47:13,521 It would be long and sad. 1150 01:47:13,709 --> 01:47:17,629 Don't worry. I love weeping. You must like it too. 1151 01:47:17,630 --> 01:47:20,029 I'll wipe your tears - you mine. 1152 01:47:20,238 --> 01:47:23,366 Who knows? It may make us happy. 1153 01:47:23,889 --> 01:47:26,600 And you know where it might lead? 1154 01:47:27,331 --> 01:47:28,374 Tell me... 1155 01:47:56,438 --> 01:47:57,585 Suzanne... 1156 01:47:59,046 --> 01:48:01,548 did you really love your first Superior? 1157 01:48:01,778 --> 01:48:02,758 Yes, very much. 1158 01:48:03,071 --> 01:48:07,096 She didn't love you more than I do, but you loved her. 1159 01:48:08,244 --> 01:48:09,703 You say nothing. 1160 01:48:10,099 --> 01:48:13,268 I was unhappy. She comforted me... 1161 01:48:13,894 --> 01:48:17,690 What made you detest convent life? Tell me. 1162 01:48:17,856 --> 01:48:21,673 Sometime, somebody must have said you were pretty. 1163 01:48:21,860 --> 01:48:24,968 - Yes, they did. - You disliked that person? 1164 01:48:25,197 --> 01:48:27,303 - No. - Were you fond of him? 1165 01:48:28,012 --> 01:48:31,182 - No. - What? No secret passion? 1166 01:48:32,079 --> 01:48:34,873 Confide in me, I understand. 1167 01:48:35,124 --> 01:48:39,649 - Nothing to confide. - Then why detest our life? 1168 01:48:39,920 --> 01:48:44,237 It's the life itself. The utter lack of freedom. 1169 01:48:44,968 --> 01:48:48,200 I feel that I am destined for other things. 1170 01:48:48,575 --> 01:48:51,786 - What makes you think so? - I'm bored... 1171 01:48:52,057 --> 01:48:54,518 - Terribly bored. - Even here? 1172 01:48:54,727 --> 01:48:59,794 Yes, dear Mother, even here, in spite of your kindness. 1173 01:49:00,838 --> 01:49:01,568 But... 1174 01:49:03,235 --> 01:49:06,342 do you feel within yourself any movements... 1175 01:49:07,490 --> 01:49:08,742 desires? 1176 01:49:09,055 --> 01:49:10,932 - No. - I believe you. 1177 01:49:12,056 --> 01:49:15,539 - Yours seems to be a placid nature... - Fairly. 1178 01:49:15,540 --> 01:49:17,834 - I'd even say cold. - I don't know. 1179 01:49:19,397 --> 01:49:22,671 - You know society? - Very little... 1180 01:49:23,109 --> 01:49:24,715 What attracts you to it? 1181 01:49:25,446 --> 01:49:27,531 I don't know... but I feel it. 1182 01:49:28,761 --> 01:49:33,286 - Is it freedom you miss, then? - Yes, that, and other things. 1183 01:49:33,496 --> 01:49:34,955 What other things? 1184 01:49:35,895 --> 01:49:38,293 Speak to me frankly. 1185 01:49:39,480 --> 01:49:44,568 - You'd like to marry? - I'd certainly like it better than this. 1186 01:49:44,882 --> 01:49:46,759 - Why? - I don't know. 1187 01:49:47,154 --> 01:49:48,447 Tell me... 1188 01:49:52,618 --> 01:49:56,663 what do you feel in the presence of men? 1189 01:49:56,935 --> 01:50:00,313 If he's witty, I listen to him with pleasure. 1190 01:50:01,001 --> 01:50:03,233 If he's handsome, I notice him. 1191 01:50:03,816 --> 01:50:07,299 - And your heart? - No... not up till now. 1192 01:50:08,050 --> 01:50:11,533 And when your eyes meet those of a man? 1193 01:50:12,263 --> 01:50:14,662 - did you not feel... - Embarrassed sometimes. 1194 01:50:14,767 --> 01:50:16,957 I lowered my eyes. 1195 01:50:17,476 --> 01:50:19,019 But no passion? 1196 01:50:19,229 --> 01:50:20,063 No. 1197 01:50:21,063 --> 01:50:23,419 Your senses told you nothing? 1198 01:50:24,191 --> 01:50:26,777 Is there... a language of the senses? 1199 01:50:27,486 --> 01:50:31,156 - Didn't you know? - No, Mother, what good would it do me? 1200 01:50:31,657 --> 01:50:35,119 - You'd be less bored. - Or perhaps even more so. 1201 01:50:35,828 --> 01:50:38,059 Mother, I don't understand you... 1202 01:50:38,330 --> 01:50:41,667 - Then I'll be clearer... - No, I'd rather not know. 1203 01:50:42,085 --> 01:50:43,545 Why be afraid? 1204 01:50:45,942 --> 01:50:47,131 How innocent you are. 1205 01:50:47,236 --> 01:50:50,990 That's true. I'd rather die than be otherwise. 1206 01:50:56,724 --> 01:50:59,143 Mother, what's the matter? 1207 01:50:59,769 --> 01:51:02,063 Have I said something to hurt you? 1208 01:51:02,396 --> 01:51:03,731 I've very sorry... 1209 01:51:04,210 --> 01:51:07,276 I speak without thinking. Excuse me. 1210 01:51:11,718 --> 01:51:15,513 - Suzanne, do you sleep well? - Yes. 1211 01:51:16,453 --> 01:51:19,059 - You go to sleep quickly? - Nearly always. 1212 01:51:19,872 --> 01:51:22,770 When you don't what do you think of? 1213 01:51:23,188 --> 01:51:25,210 My past life and... 1214 01:51:25,878 --> 01:51:28,109 the sadness of my future. 1215 01:51:29,257 --> 01:51:32,177 Or I pray, or weep. 1216 01:51:32,801 --> 01:51:35,241 What do you do when you wake up early? 1217 01:51:35,950 --> 01:51:37,243 I get up. 1218 01:51:37,556 --> 01:51:39,850 - Straight away? - Straight away. 1219 01:51:41,769 --> 01:51:43,791 Don't you ever dream... 1220 01:51:46,377 --> 01:51:48,734 and lie back on your pillow? 1221 01:51:51,381 --> 01:51:52,111 No. 1222 01:51:52,529 --> 01:51:55,616 Nor enjoy the warmth of your bed? 1223 01:51:55,930 --> 01:51:56,764 No. 1224 01:51:57,722 --> 01:51:58,702 Never? 1225 01:51:59,620 --> 01:52:04,687 Have you ever looked at yourself? 1226 01:52:06,670 --> 01:52:09,381 - and been pleased to see... - No... 1227 01:52:09,922 --> 01:52:12,737 No and I don't know that I am so beautiful as you say. 1228 01:52:12,904 --> 01:52:17,429 In any case one is beautiful for others, not oneself. 1229 01:52:17,888 --> 01:52:18,972 Never...? 1230 01:52:20,495 --> 01:52:23,018 Father Limoine is asking for you. 1231 01:52:28,065 --> 01:52:30,234 I told you to stay in your room. 1232 01:52:33,529 --> 01:52:35,864 - Why are you here? - At Mother's orders. 1233 01:52:36,532 --> 01:52:39,326 - Been with her long? - As long as she wanted. 1234 01:52:39,910 --> 01:52:42,621 - You promised. - I promised you nothing. 1235 01:52:43,726 --> 01:52:45,854 What have you been doing? 1236 01:52:52,881 --> 01:52:54,174 Have pity on me. 1237 01:54:17,424 --> 01:54:18,801 Don't worry, Suzanne. 1238 01:54:20,261 --> 01:54:21,200 It's only me. 1239 01:54:25,328 --> 01:54:26,934 What is it, Mother? 1240 01:54:28,039 --> 01:54:29,749 Why aren't you asleep? 1241 01:54:30,229 --> 01:54:33,253 I cannot sleep. I have bad dreams. 1242 01:54:33,879 --> 01:54:35,443 I see you surrounded by them... 1243 01:54:36,297 --> 01:54:39,279 with dishevelled hair and bare feet. 1244 01:54:40,322 --> 01:54:41,824 I tremble and awake. 1245 01:54:44,180 --> 01:54:47,767 I feared a disaster... an omen... 1246 01:54:49,748 --> 01:54:52,736 - I wanted to see you. - Dear Mother. 1247 01:54:52,772 --> 01:54:55,525 I am cold but I have nothing to fear. 1248 01:54:56,755 --> 01:54:58,632 I think I shall sleep. 1249 01:55:00,822 --> 01:55:02,115 Give me your hand. 1250 01:55:07,121 --> 01:55:08,789 How slow your pulse is. 1251 01:55:10,041 --> 01:55:11,710 Nothing disturbs it. 1252 01:55:12,187 --> 01:55:15,315 Dear Mother, you are still getting cold. 1253 01:55:16,151 --> 01:55:17,402 You're right. 1254 01:55:18,654 --> 01:55:20,114 I am going, my lovely one. 1255 01:55:23,449 --> 01:55:26,702 Mother, what is it? Why are you weeping? 1256 01:55:40,861 --> 01:55:41,904 It's Therese. 1257 01:55:43,052 --> 01:55:45,491 - Yes, I'm sure it is. - Do her no harm. 1258 01:55:47,786 --> 01:55:49,246 Goodnight, Suzanne. 1259 01:56:03,092 --> 01:56:04,907 Go back to bed. 1260 01:56:27,638 --> 01:56:31,579 Suzanne, go to your cell. You are not to confess today. 1261 01:56:31,893 --> 01:56:33,457 - Why? - I do not wish it. 1262 01:56:34,040 --> 01:56:36,376 - But... - People can think what they want. 1263 01:56:36,522 --> 01:56:39,379 Come to me. I will absolve you. 1264 01:56:42,361 --> 01:56:44,697 Come along. I'll hear you now. 1265 01:56:46,907 --> 01:56:49,556 Go then, but promise me... 1266 01:56:50,495 --> 01:56:53,519 Oh say what you want. God will judge us... 1267 01:56:57,751 --> 01:57:01,338 Well, Father... it's the Superior. 1268 01:57:02,548 --> 01:57:05,989 She comes to my cell and makes me go to her... 1269 01:57:05,990 --> 01:57:07,241 I know... 1270 01:57:09,138 --> 01:57:11,536 God be praised you are safe till now. 1271 01:57:16,812 --> 01:57:18,814 I dare not be more precise... 1272 01:57:20,024 --> 01:57:21,900 and thus aid her designs... 1273 01:57:23,652 --> 01:57:26,113 but you must avoid her. 1274 01:57:27,114 --> 01:57:29,345 Never go to her room... 1275 01:57:30,200 --> 01:57:33,266 Close your door, specially at night. 1276 01:57:34,079 --> 01:57:37,979 If she comes in all the same, go outside... 1277 01:57:38,417 --> 01:57:43,172 call out, scream if necessary, and wake everybody... 1278 01:57:44,548 --> 01:57:49,866 Act as if you were confronted with Satan himself... If she pursues you... 1279 01:57:51,848 --> 01:57:54,976 Yes, my child, I said Satan... 1280 01:57:56,435 --> 01:57:59,897 whom you should see in the form of your Superior. 1281 01:58:01,398 --> 01:58:02,274 Say after me... 1282 01:58:04,113 --> 01:58:08,873 Satana, vade retro. Get thee behind me, Satan. 1283 01:58:17,789 --> 01:58:20,083 - In good health? - Yes, Father. 1284 01:58:20,918 --> 01:58:23,253 - Could you go without sleep? - Yes. 1285 01:58:24,838 --> 01:58:26,861 Then do not go to bed tonight. 1286 01:58:27,174 --> 01:58:31,011 After supper, go to the altar and pray all night. 1287 01:58:31,366 --> 01:58:34,327 You don't know the danger you're in. 1288 01:58:34,723 --> 01:58:37,976 Thank God for protecting you. 1289 01:58:38,686 --> 01:58:43,002 Your only penitence will be to avoid your Superior. 1290 01:58:52,616 --> 01:58:56,036 I foresee the results of all this... 1291 01:58:56,142 --> 01:58:57,497 but I must do it... 1292 01:58:59,206 --> 01:59:03,523 God is our master. We have only one law. 1293 01:59:21,645 --> 01:59:23,814 Suzanne, what are you doing here? 1294 01:59:24,545 --> 01:59:25,692 You can see, Madam. 1295 01:59:26,214 --> 01:59:28,300 - You know the time? - Yes, Madam. 1296 01:59:28,777 --> 01:59:32,614 - Why aren't you in bed? - I'm preparing for Communion. 1297 01:59:33,325 --> 01:59:36,285 - You want to spend the night? - Yes, Madam. 1298 01:59:37,536 --> 01:59:40,789 - On whose authority? - That of the director. 1299 01:59:41,207 --> 01:59:43,501 The director cannot break the rules... 1300 01:59:44,126 --> 01:59:47,838 - I order you to bed - He ordered it as a penitence. 1301 01:59:48,088 --> 01:59:49,923 Replace it by something. 1302 01:59:50,466 --> 01:59:55,158 - I have no choice. - Come, my child, you will catch cold. 1303 01:59:55,784 --> 01:59:57,453 Go pray in your cell. 1304 01:59:58,705 --> 02:00:02,355 - Avoiding me? - Yes, Madam, I am. 1305 02:00:02,877 --> 02:00:06,422 - Behind me, Satan. - What is it? Stop... 1306 02:00:07,358 --> 02:00:11,424 I am not Satan. I am your Superior and friend. 1307 02:00:36,345 --> 02:00:40,599 Pardon, dear Mother. It's Father Lomoine who told me to. 1308 02:00:40,913 --> 02:00:42,790 What did he tell you? 1309 02:00:42,976 --> 02:00:45,833 He interrogated me. I had to reply... 1310 02:00:47,064 --> 02:00:49,149 Am I so horrible to you? 1311 02:00:50,818 --> 02:00:52,444 There was nothing to reply. 1312 02:00:52,820 --> 02:00:55,656 My friendship for you is normal. 1313 02:00:55,865 --> 02:00:58,994 - Father Lemoine doesn't think so. - How? 1314 02:00:59,284 --> 02:01:01,787 He sees black sin in it... 1315 02:01:02,204 --> 02:01:05,416 you already damned me on the point of perdition. 1316 02:01:07,605 --> 02:01:11,276 He's a dreamer. It's not his first silly prank. 1317 02:01:11,714 --> 02:01:15,092 I only have to like someone and he starts it. 1318 02:01:15,634 --> 02:01:18,595 He nearly drove poor Therese mad. 1319 02:01:19,304 --> 02:01:22,161 I've had enough of it. I must get rid of him. 1320 02:01:22,391 --> 02:01:26,478 Anyhow, he lives ten miles away. He's not on hand. 1321 02:01:27,312 --> 02:01:29,878 But let's talk in comfort. Come up? 1322 02:01:29,983 --> 02:01:31,443 No, dear Mother, no... 1323 02:01:31,859 --> 02:01:34,966 please allow me to spend the night here... 1324 02:01:35,696 --> 02:01:37,093 or I shan't dare... 1325 02:01:38,157 --> 02:01:40,993 But Mother, you will take Communion? 1326 02:01:41,828 --> 02:01:43,079 Of course. 1327 02:01:43,706 --> 02:01:46,626 - Father Lemoine said nothing? - No 1328 02:01:47,982 --> 02:01:49,755 How can that be? 1329 02:01:52,258 --> 02:01:54,865 You only confess to acknowledge your sins. 1330 02:01:55,570 --> 02:01:57,801 My friendship for you is not one. 1331 02:01:59,783 --> 02:02:02,390 - Come... let's go to my room. - No, Mother... 1332 02:02:03,849 --> 02:02:07,665 I swore before God I would not come again to you. 1333 02:02:09,313 --> 02:02:12,900 - Let's each make a little prayer, and then... - No, Mother. 1334 02:02:13,463 --> 02:02:16,195 Please allow me to pass the night here. 1335 02:02:18,781 --> 02:02:23,327 Very well, but on condition it's the last time. 1336 02:02:50,854 --> 02:02:52,669 Father Lemoine? 1337 02:02:53,148 --> 02:02:54,441 He has left. 1338 02:02:55,484 --> 02:02:57,048 I am the new director. 1339 02:02:57,883 --> 02:02:59,239 What happened? 1340 02:03:00,197 --> 02:03:03,742 - Can I trust your discretion? - Most certainly. 1341 02:03:04,931 --> 02:03:07,684 Someone wrote of him to the Archbishop. 1342 02:03:07,789 --> 02:03:09,353 What did they say? 1343 02:03:09,456 --> 02:03:13,523 That he was too austere... lived too far away. 1344 02:03:13,815 --> 02:03:17,881 Is supected of Jansenism... sows dissension... 1345 02:03:18,173 --> 02:03:20,822 alienates the nuns from their Superior. 1346 02:03:20,905 --> 02:03:22,136 Who told you? 1347 02:03:22,762 --> 02:03:25,369 He did. I see him occasionally... 1348 02:03:26,598 --> 02:03:28,121 He told me of you. 1349 02:03:28,330 --> 02:03:29,686 What did he say? 1350 02:03:31,437 --> 02:03:33,272 That he was sorry for you... 1351 02:03:33,481 --> 02:03:35,984 had only seen you once or twice... 1352 02:03:36,275 --> 02:03:40,070 but was afraid for you... 1353 02:03:40,697 --> 02:03:41,740 Afraid of what? 1354 02:03:43,198 --> 02:03:44,533 Never mind... 1355 02:03:44,743 --> 02:03:46,724 I am your confessor. 1356 02:03:47,350 --> 02:03:49,540 I can also confess to you. 1357 02:03:50,748 --> 02:03:54,626 Perhaps my example will lend you courage. 1358 02:03:57,921 --> 02:04:01,905 Sister Suzanne, I too had no vocation. 1359 02:04:02,114 --> 02:04:03,365 I never had. 1360 02:04:04,094 --> 02:04:07,556 I too entered religion against my own wishes. 1361 02:04:08,328 --> 02:04:14,104 The persecution you have suffered... I too have suffered. 1362 02:04:14,855 --> 02:04:18,338 - Why do you tell me? - To help you bear your lot. 1363 02:04:19,318 --> 02:04:24,719 That is our only hope. You must resign yourself to it. 1364 02:04:25,157 --> 02:04:30,016 Good monks and nuns enjoy their mortifications. 1365 02:04:30,829 --> 02:04:35,042 They barter their present against their future joy... 1366 02:04:37,962 --> 02:04:39,005 and we... 1367 02:04:40,779 --> 02:04:41,926 Sister Suzanne... 1368 02:04:43,384 --> 02:04:45,698 we suffer the same tortures... 1369 02:04:46,261 --> 02:04:48,618 but for what recompense? 1370 02:04:49,306 --> 02:04:53,477 We damn our souls with penitence as laymen with sin. 1371 02:04:53,894 --> 02:04:57,064 We fast... and they feast... 1372 02:04:57,606 --> 02:05:00,713 and in the end the same Hell awaits us. 1373 02:05:01,777 --> 02:05:05,426 We are loaded with unbreakable chains... 1374 02:05:07,241 --> 02:05:10,202 let us try to bear them, Sister. 1375 02:05:15,104 --> 02:05:17,398 I shall come and see you again. 1376 02:05:54,184 --> 02:05:57,041 No, dear Mother, I promised not to. 1377 02:05:58,167 --> 02:05:59,668 It's better for us both... 1378 02:06:00,586 --> 02:06:04,631 I take too much room in your soul - room lost to God. 1379 02:06:05,049 --> 02:06:06,738 Do you reproach me? 1380 02:06:07,718 --> 02:06:10,909 - Won't you come in? - No, Mother, no. 1381 02:06:11,118 --> 02:06:12,786 You won't Suzanne? 1382 02:06:13,203 --> 02:06:15,163 You don't know what may happen. 1383 02:06:15,372 --> 02:06:16,728 No, you don't know. 1384 02:06:18,020 --> 02:06:19,813 You may kill me. 1385 02:06:33,578 --> 02:06:34,621 Suzanne... 1386 02:06:36,916 --> 02:06:38,271 Suzanne... 1387 02:07:21,354 --> 02:07:23,898 Sister Clement, pray for me. 1388 02:07:30,781 --> 02:07:33,284 Sister Therese, pray for me. 1389 02:07:38,537 --> 02:07:39,580 You must. 1390 02:07:39,998 --> 02:07:42,375 But... Father Lemoine... 1391 02:07:42,897 --> 02:07:45,191 - He was right. - But why? 1392 02:07:46,567 --> 02:07:49,465 My Sister, follow my advice.... 1393 02:07:49,987 --> 02:07:54,304 and that of Father Lemoine and never try to find out why. 1394 02:07:55,034 --> 02:07:58,725 If I only knew the danger I could better avoid it. 1395 02:07:59,163 --> 02:08:01,227 It could be the opposite. 1396 02:08:01,582 --> 02:08:03,438 I don't follow. 1397 02:08:05,377 --> 02:08:08,651 There are warning lights. Were you better informed... 1398 02:08:08,881 --> 02:08:12,259 your Superior would be bolder. 1399 02:08:12,322 --> 02:08:13,823 I don't see. 1400 02:08:14,407 --> 02:08:15,700 All the better. 1401 02:08:16,326 --> 02:08:19,141 What is there dangerous about fondness? 1402 02:08:20,309 --> 02:08:22,624 What is the harm in loving? 1403 02:08:23,250 --> 02:08:26,066 - It's so sweet. - True enough... 1404 02:08:27,128 --> 02:08:29,047 And is it so common? 1405 02:08:30,340 --> 02:08:33,864 - Poor Superior... - She wasn't cut out for this life. 1406 02:08:34,281 --> 02:08:36,804 I comes of opposing nature... 1407 02:08:37,640 --> 02:08:39,412 a sort of madness. 1408 02:08:39,726 --> 02:08:42,229 - Is she mad? - Yes, she is... 1409 02:08:43,689 --> 02:08:45,775 and it will get worse. 1410 02:08:49,025 --> 02:08:54,864 All those who have no vocation, does the same fate await them? 1411 02:08:54,865 --> 02:08:56,638 No, not all. 1412 02:08:57,888 --> 02:08:59,723 Some die first... 1413 02:08:59,890 --> 02:09:01,496 or get used to the life... 1414 02:09:02,184 --> 02:09:05,500 - or go on hoping... - Hoping what? 1415 02:09:07,022 --> 02:09:08,753 Annulment of vows... 1416 02:09:09,171 --> 02:09:10,422 What else? 1417 02:09:15,030 --> 02:09:17,491 Finding the gate open one day... 1418 02:09:18,429 --> 02:09:20,285 or the house will be set on fire... 1419 02:09:21,245 --> 02:09:23,664 or the outer wall will fall down. 1420 02:09:23,665 --> 02:09:25,333 That's very true... 1421 02:09:26,750 --> 02:09:28,565 I have imagined things like that... 1422 02:09:30,295 --> 02:09:33,570 - I still do... - When you no longer do... 1423 02:09:33,779 --> 02:09:35,656 you detest yourself... 1424 02:09:36,260 --> 02:09:39,138 ... and others. You cry to Heaven... 1425 02:09:39,555 --> 02:09:41,786 find a very high window... 1426 02:09:42,100 --> 02:09:43,351 a well... 1427 02:09:43,978 --> 02:09:45,229 a rope. 1428 02:09:45,561 --> 02:09:47,104 They are sometimes to be found. 1429 02:09:48,772 --> 02:09:50,628 Some go quite mad... 1430 02:09:51,817 --> 02:09:57,489 Those who keep on hoping till the grave are still the happiest... 1431 02:09:57,594 --> 02:10:01,598 and, no doubt, the unhappiest. 1432 02:10:07,207 --> 02:10:09,793 Father I am very sorry I listened to you. 1433 02:10:12,297 --> 02:10:13,444 Why? 1434 02:10:13,964 --> 02:10:15,361 Before, I didn't know myself. 1435 02:10:17,155 --> 02:10:18,969 Now, I do. 1436 02:11:04,764 --> 02:11:05,911 Father... 1437 02:11:06,642 --> 02:11:08,456 I am a lost soul... 1438 02:11:39,340 --> 02:11:40,591 Sister Therese... 1439 02:11:41,427 --> 02:11:43,137 how is our Mother? 1440 02:11:43,512 --> 02:11:46,056 - She'll die of it. - What must I do? 1441 02:11:47,141 --> 02:11:48,851 You could do much. 1442 02:11:48,997 --> 02:11:51,374 Sister... I don't understand you. 1443 02:11:57,110 --> 02:11:58,153 It's you. 1444 02:11:58,444 --> 02:12:01,613 I cannot wait any longer. I must talk to you. 1445 02:12:02,614 --> 02:12:06,764 Father, I no longer wish to see you outside confession. 1446 02:12:07,265 --> 02:12:08,662 Listen, Suzanne... 1447 02:12:09,246 --> 02:12:11,477 Today I shall confess to you. 1448 02:12:12,730 --> 02:12:13,981 What is it? 1449 02:12:14,835 --> 02:12:15,961 Leave me in peace. 1450 02:12:18,047 --> 02:12:21,008 You made me lose what little courage I had. 1451 02:12:24,157 --> 02:12:25,158 Please go away. 1452 02:12:25,408 --> 02:12:29,621 How can I give you courage? I have none myself. 1453 02:12:30,830 --> 02:12:32,248 Listen. 1454 02:12:32,853 --> 02:12:35,543 Never have two human beings been so alike. 1455 02:12:36,066 --> 02:12:39,715 The story of your soul is the story of mine. 1456 02:12:40,029 --> 02:12:41,593 Why do you say that. 1457 02:12:42,550 --> 02:12:43,551 Go away. 1458 02:12:46,930 --> 02:12:47,936 Go away. 1459 02:12:47,972 --> 02:12:49,787 Let's be lost. 1460 02:12:51,100 --> 02:12:54,583 Suzanne, you too, are damning your soul. 1461 02:12:54,897 --> 02:12:55,940 Be quiet. 1462 02:12:56,064 --> 02:13:00,109 Suzanne, we must run away. All is prepared. 1463 02:13:00,193 --> 02:13:01,694 A coach is waiting for us. 1464 02:13:01,800 --> 02:13:04,511 You will be in safety. 1465 02:13:05,114 --> 02:13:06,970 You will forget your suffering. 1466 02:13:07,012 --> 02:13:09,619 and find the world. 1467 02:13:10,350 --> 02:13:11,497 I don't believe you. 1468 02:13:12,914 --> 02:13:15,979 - I cannot believe you. - Don't you want to be free? 1469 02:13:19,004 --> 02:13:22,445 Oh yes, I do... more than ever, but not like that... 1470 02:13:23,320 --> 02:13:24,738 It's the only way. 1471 02:13:26,095 --> 02:13:27,659 Give me two days... 1472 02:13:28,075 --> 02:13:33,935 I'll await you tomorrow near the well in the garden at midnight. 1473 02:15:47,485 --> 02:15:49,404 - Suzanne. - Yes, sister. 1474 02:15:49,758 --> 02:15:52,323 Say your Deo gratias in the barn. 1475 02:16:25,669 --> 02:16:28,630 Look at her pretending to be a nun... 1476 02:16:29,631 --> 02:16:34,365 - Have they caught that nun? - No, but they got the monk. 1477 02:16:34,595 --> 02:16:37,389 - What did they do? - Hand him over. 1478 02:16:37,410 --> 02:16:41,915 He'll spend his life in prison. The girl too, if they find her. 1479 02:16:42,373 --> 02:16:44,959 Serves her right for running away. 1480 02:16:45,899 --> 02:16:49,027 - What is it Marie? - Nothing, Madam. 1481 02:16:49,881 --> 02:16:53,155 You' re not such a fool as to cry over her? 1482 02:16:53,365 --> 02:16:57,744 All she ever had to do was eat, sleep and pray. She was well off there. 1483 02:16:58,371 --> 02:17:01,082 If she had to work like us... 1484 02:17:01,497 --> 02:17:04,145 We only know our own troubles. 1485 02:17:04,355 --> 02:17:06,753 She's a hussy who'll be punished. 1486 02:17:26,501 --> 02:17:29,775 You can't stay there. Come along. 1487 02:17:30,088 --> 02:17:31,485 Follow me. 1488 02:17:39,910 --> 02:17:41,745 Did you take my message? 1489 02:17:41,870 --> 02:17:43,997 Mr. Manouri is dead... 1490 02:17:45,270 --> 02:17:47,501 Cheer up, there are others. 1491 02:17:48,168 --> 02:17:51,422 - More handsome and more loving. - We're not jealous. 1492 02:19:07,498 --> 02:19:09,083 God, pardon me. 1493 02:20:06,016 --> 02:20:09,136 As is the madness of a man who... 1494 02:20:09,238 --> 02:20:12,898 knowing nothing of navigation puts out to sea without pilot... 1495 02:20:13,004 --> 02:20:16,653 thus is the madness of a creature who takes... 1496 02:20:16,759 --> 02:20:20,408 religious vows without God's will to guide her. 1497 02:20:20,513 --> 02:20:22,286 JACQUES-BENIGNE BOSSUET 107580