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In This House of Brede | Year: 1975 Classification: Drama Directed: - George Schaefer A Forgotten Classic Having read Rumer Godden's book, I eagerly looked forward to this movie (first shown on the Hallmark Hall of Fame television series). Although it differs in some respects from the novel, it is a relatively faithful version of Phippa, Joanna, and the other nuns' lives in the cloister. Diana Rigg gives the best performance in films as Philippa, a wordly-wise nun who finds you can't escape your past in the religious life--it must be confronted and dealt with, just as in the world. An excellent film. --Beautiful Story-- IN THIS HOUSE OF BREDE is based on the novel written by that most talented author, Rumer Godden. She's also the author of BLACK NARCISSUS, another great novel that was made into a wonderful film. This movie begins when an attractive, well-dressed woman leaves her home and travels to an abbey. Phillipa Talbot (Diana Rigg) is a lady who has a successful career and a man who loves her, but is unhappy in that life, and enters the cloistered world of Benedictine nuns. This is a beautiful production and Diana Rigg gives an outstanding performance as a very worldly and sophisticated person who chooses the religious life. The film is spellbinding and it's one of the few stories that really seem to take you into that unknown world where women become nuns. The relationships among the nuns and postulants were interesting and close friendships were not encouraged since everyone was to be loved equally. This story also shows how committed religious deal with their peers when jealousies arise and personalities are conflicted. Yes, the book examines the characters more than the film, but that's always the case, and this is a marvelous production Book turned into movie The movie gives a rare glimps into conventual life as it was practiced and still is for many contemplatives. The movie might seem slow to those who prefer movies like Leathal Weapon; however, conventual life is slow and repetative. I would say that the story might have been hard to follow if you never read the book. Even with that said, it is well acted and interesting if you like nuns. Buy In This House Of Brede at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on In This House Of Brede Search with the Priority Search Engine on In This House Of Brede This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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