The Dialogue of the Carmelites 1960

Overview

The Dialogue of the Carmelites is a 1960 French-Italian historical drama film written and directed by Raymond Leopold Bruckberger and Philippe Agostini. The film stars Jeanne Moreau, Alida Valli, Madeleine Renaud, Pascale Audret, Pierre Brasseur, and Jean-Louis Barrault. This drama about the Carmelite order of nuns is set during the French Revolution. The plot follows a young woman who seeks refuge with the Carmelites because she is terrified of dying during the upheaval. As the story progresses, the longer she associates with the nuns, the more she is transformed by their faith and devotion. The production was released on June 10, 1960 in France and has a runtime of one hour and fifty-two minutes. It falls under the genres of drama and history. Actress Jeanne Moreau is among the notable cast members associated with the film's era.