Novitiate
Novitiate

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1964. Cathleen Harris, in her late teens, has resided at the Convent of the Beloved Rose in her home state in the American south for close to two years, first as a postulant for six months, before taking her first vows to become a novice. Unlike the other postulants and novices, Sister Cathleen was raised in a household without religion, let alone Catholicism. As such, her decision to become a nun, which went against her divorced mother's wishes, may be more secure in her min... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Novitiate:

Margaret Qualley
Melissa Leo
Julianne Nicholson
Dianna Agron
Lisa Stewart
Morgan Saylor

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1964. Cathleen Harris, in her late teens, has resided at the Convent of the Beloved Rose in her home state in the American south for close to two years, first as a postulant for six months, before taking her first vows to become a novice. Unlike the other postulants and novices, Sister Cathleen was raised in a household without religion, let alone Catholicism. As such, her decision to become a nun, which went against her divorced mother's wishes, may be more secure in her mind than her colleagues for which this life course may be more bred within them. The convent is led by the Mother Abbess, Reverend Mother Marie Saint Clare, whose entire life is this convent off of where she not stepped foot in forty years. Reverend Mother believes she is the voice of God within the walls of the convent, and thus does not tolerate any of the sisters questioning her authority. She also believes that the Catholicism which she has known all her life is perfect. When she receives an edict regarding the Second Vatican Council - more commonly referred to as Vatican II - which, opened in 1962 as a process to make the Catholic church more open to modern ideals, she refuses to implement any of the changes, let alone discuss the edict with any of the sisters, especially with the likes of Sister Mary Grace, the Mistress of Postulants and Novices who has more contemporary views of the church. Sister Cathleen's drive to become a nun is set against this backdrop, her process which is not as easy as it appears to the others, and whether she makes it to nun is affected by the Reverend Mother's strict methods and refusal to modernize.

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Los Angeles Daily News - 9/10 by Bob StraussJulianne Nicholson is the movie's secret weapon as a no-nonsense non-believer.
The Young Folks - 9/10 by Jon WinklerAs a straightforward movie, Novitiate is a strong work of quiet drama. As a confrontation of something so protected, it's damn near revelatory.
Rolling Stone - 9/10 by Peter TraversShot through with grit and grace, Novitiate is a potent provocation. It's also something special.
NYC Movie Guru - 9/10 by Avi OfferA provocative, emotionally resonant, and powerful drama. Melissa Leo gives a commanding, tour de force performance. Margaret Qualley is radiant.
Kaplan vs. Kaplan - 9/10 by Jeanne KaplanSuperbly written and directed by Betts --- a wunderkind in her field of other outstanding females in the industry.
Wall Street Journal - 9/10 by Joe MorgensternGradually, though, it wins you over with endearing performances and a clarity of purpose. If that sounds faintly patronizing, it isn’t meant to.
indieWire - 9/10 by Kate ErblandBoth introspective and entertaining, Betts never forgets that her young nuns are still teenage girls, and Novitiate rings as true as any other film about coming of age.
The Film Stage - 9/10 by John FinkA stronger character investment up front would have led to a fuller character study as we watch Cathleen walk through the fire.
Georgia Straight - 9/10 by Ken EisnerIn the end, you simply have to wonder if Cathleen's ultimate decision to stay or go isn't really religious, but simply a question of management styles.
New York Observer - 9/10 by Rex ReedYou can call Novitiate divinely inspired and mean it.

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