HADEWIJCH

A film by Bruno DUMONT

2009 / 105’ / Color / status : completed / French and International catalog

Shocked by the blind, ecstatic faith of Hadewijch, a young novice, the mother superior sends her packing from the convent. Hadewijch once again becomes Céline, 20, the daughter of a diplomat. Her passionate love of God, her rage and her encounter with Yassine and Nassir lead her off along dangerous paths.

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“CHALLENGING, THOUGHT PROVOKING AND EXTRAORDINARILY POWERFUL.”

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“RIVETING”

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