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Novitiate is a 2017 drama film that centers around the story of a young woman named Cathleen Harris. Set in the early 1960s, Cathleen (played by Margaret Qualley) decides to join the convent and become a nun in a devout Catholic community.
As she begins her training to become a nun, Cathleen is exposed to the dramatic changes happening within the Catholic Church during the Vatican II era. This period marked significant reforms and shifts in traditional practices, including changes in liturgy, ecumenism, and the role of the clergy and laity.
Amidst these changes, Cathleen finds herself struggling with a series of intense internal conflicts. She grapples with her commitment to her faith, questioning her own beliefs and contemplating the purpose of her vocation. Additionally, as she becomes more involved in the convent, Cathleen's own sexuality becomes a source of turmoil.
The film also explores the complex relationships between the nuns and the strict Reverend Mother, played by Melissa Leo, who maintains the traditional values of the pre-Vatican II era. Reverend Mother's authoritarian approach clashes with the more progressive views embraced by some of the younger nuns.
As Cathleen continues her training, the tensions within the convent intensify. The story delves into the power struggles, emotional and psychological challenges faced by the young novices, and their struggle to find their place within a changing institution. These conflicts come to a head when the nuns must decide whether to adapt to the reforms or remain steadfast in their traditional practices.
Novitiate offers a poignant exploration of the timeless themes of faith, identity, sexuality, and the struggle to reconcile personal beliefs with changing societal norms. It provides an intimate and thought-provoking glimpse into the lives of those committed to religious life during a transformative period in the Catholic Church's history.
As she begins her training to become a nun, Cathleen is exposed to the dramatic changes happening within the Catholic Church during the Vatican II era. This period marked significant reforms and shifts in traditional practices, including changes in liturgy, ecumenism, and the role of the clergy and laity.
Amidst these changes, Cathleen finds herself struggling with a series of intense internal conflicts. She grapples with her commitment to her faith, questioning her own beliefs and contemplating the purpose of her vocation. Additionally, as she becomes more involved in the convent, Cathleen's own sexuality becomes a source of turmoil.
The film also explores the complex relationships between the nuns and the strict Reverend Mother, played by Melissa Leo, who maintains the traditional values of the pre-Vatican II era. Reverend Mother's authoritarian approach clashes with the more progressive views embraced by some of the younger nuns.
As Cathleen continues her training, the tensions within the convent intensify. The story delves into the power struggles, emotional and psychological challenges faced by the young novices, and their struggle to find their place within a changing institution. These conflicts come to a head when the nuns must decide whether to adapt to the reforms or remain steadfast in their traditional practices.
Novitiate offers a poignant exploration of the timeless themes of faith, identity, sexuality, and the struggle to reconcile personal beliefs with changing societal norms. It provides an intimate and thought-provoking glimpse into the lives of those committed to religious life during a transformative period in the Catholic Church's history.
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