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Release Date:

May 2, 2014

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation.”

Poster: C / C-

Review: This is a pair of posters that can’t generate much excitement. The second has some festivals listed, but doesn’t otherwise tell us why the film is important. The first poster tries a little harder to convey that, but still represents a lack of genuine creative distinctiveness.

Trailer: B+

Review: An unconventional Polish drama about a young girl preparing to become a nun while not realizing her Jewish heritage. The concept is definitely original and the black-and-white sets it during the past effectively while leaving a shred of mystery that might propel and audience to see it.

Oscar Prospects:

Ineligible.

Revisions:

(April 27, 2014) Original