In 1960s Poland, young novitiate Anna is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a family secret dating back to the years of the German occupation.
In 1960s Poland, young novitiate Anna is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a family secret dating back to the years of the German occupation.
the astonishing black & white frames take you back to darker times in Poland. Pawlikowski tries his best to not pit the two women (and their ideas of virtue & sin) against each other. the jewish nun & the communist chain smoker both have an identity that needs to be equally respected and cherished. this is an unforgetable Art movie in it's true form.