

Story of a Cloistered Nun
1973, Italian. Directed by Domenico Paolella.
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Refusing an arranged marriage, young aristocrat Carmela is sent to a convent. Her arrival intensifies the power struggle between the debauched nun Elizabeth and the stern Mother Superior, as both are smitten by Carmela's beauty.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Story of a Cloistered Nun is streaming on Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Domenico PaolellaDirector
- Catherine SpaakSister Elisabeth
- Suzy KendallMother Superior
- Eleonora GiorgiCarmela Simoni
- Martine BrochardSister Lucia
- Umberto OrsiniDiego
- Tino CarraroFather of Carmela
- Konrad GeorgFather Confessor
- Ann OdessaCast
- Isabelle MarchallCast
- Giuliana CalandraCast
- Clara ColosimoCast
- Antonio FalsiCast
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1973
- Original title
- Storia di una monaca di clausura
- Country
- Germany, Italy, France
- Written by
- Domenico Paolella, Tonino Cervi
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How long is Story of a Cloistered Nun?
Story of a Cloistered Nun runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is Story of a Cloistered Nun on?
Story of a Cloistered Nun is streaming on Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Story of a Cloistered Nun?
If you liked Story of a Cloistered Nun, try Nymphomaniac: Vol. II, I Walk the Line, Bad Lieutenant.
Who directed Story of a Cloistered Nun?
Story of a Cloistered Nun (1973) was directed by Domenico Paolella and stars Catherine Spaak, Suzy Kendall, Eleonora Giorgi.