Press Release Warner Archive Collection Press Release: The Nun's Story (1959) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

Coming to Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection on May 14th!
New 1080p HD master from 4K scan of the Original Camera Negative,
THE NUN'S STORY (1959)

BD-50
COLOR
Running Time-149 Minutes
Aspect Ratio 16x9 1.85:1
Audio Format: DTS HD MA 2.0
Subtitles: English SDH

Includes Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans
Director Fred Zinnemann’s The Nun’s Story is an unforgettable revelation of the seldom-seen world behind convent walls. This landmark motion picture classic stars a radiant Audrey Hepburn portrays a nun whose life journey takes her from the staff of a mental asylum to a much-desired position as a surgical nurse in the Belgian Congo. But when she returns to her native Belgium as World War II breaks out, she is torn between the needs of the Resistance and the church’s neutrality. The Nun’s Story earned eight Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture; New York Film Critics’ Awards for Best Actress and Director; and National Board of Review Awards for Best Picture, Director and Supporting Actress (Edith Evans).


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[bujaki]

A radiant Audrey Hepburn, and meticulous direction from another cinema titan: Fred Zinnemann. I have loved this film since 1958, and I'm never bored with it. I even read the book, that's how much I liked the film.

 

[PaulRossen]

A truly great film! Audrey Hepburn’s finest performance. Finally coming to HD…

 

[battlebeast]

As I recall, when I saw it in 2010 during my marathon, I really liked it. Can’t wait to get this and see it again!!

 

[JPCinema]

Fantastic news! The HD version shown on TCM has looked good, but I can’t wait for this restored version from the original camera negative. It should look spectacular!

 

[haineshisway]

This has never looked good on home video - I cannot wait to see this. It's not enough to credit Hepburn and Zinneman when talking about this movie - one must always mention the cinematographer, the amazing Franz Planer, and the other Franz - Waxman - whose score is magnificent.

 

[Robert Harris]

I'm told it looks Magnificent!

 

[Bob Cashill]

Stellar April lineup!

 

[Matt Hough]

If I had had an Academy vote in 1959, this would have been my choice for Best Picture. I have loved it ever since seeing it as a kid. It is a mesmerizing story beautifully, meticulously told. A masterpiece on every level.

 

[John Maher_289910]

Not a worshiper at the altar of Audrey Hepburn, as most are, but I find this to be her truest acting on film, rather than getting by on just her undeniable screen presence.

 

[richardburton84]

This has never looked good on home video - I cannot wait to see this. It's not enough to credit Hepburn and Zinneman when talking about this movie - one must always mention the cinematographer, the amazing Franz Planer, and the other Franz - Waxman - whose score is magnificent.

Strangely enough, I was actually listening to Waxman’s score for this film only yesterday, which is definitely one of the best aspects of the film. This and Friendly Persuasion are probably the biggest draws for me in this batch.

 

[PMF]

As a Thank You to WAC for this restoration and release of The Nuns Story, I will purchase the entire roster of April’s offerings to show my support of this specific undertaking. Years ago, The Nuns Story was reported as being a very problematic and/or expensive restoration; to which many cineasts, on this announcement day, will be thrilled to learn that all has been resolved. Kudos to everyone involved.

I, too, consider this to be Audrey Hepburn’s finest and most subtle performance of her career. Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft and Fred Zinnemann are at the top of their game. A masterpiece with nary a false note.

 

[lark144]

A radiant Audrey Hepburn, and meticulous direction from another cinema titan: Fred Zinnemann. I have loved this film since 1958, and I'm never bored with it. I even read the book, that's how much I liked the film.

Found the novel a bit of a slog. Love the movie though.

 

[bujaki]

Found the novel a bit of a slog. Love the movie though.

I fell back on my then Catholicism.

 

[LouA]

Great news ! Looking forward to seeing this in HD!

 

[lark144]

I fell back on my then Catholicism.

And I grew up not knowing anything about it. I remember the first time I saw The Gospel According to St. Matthew, I was on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen next.

 

[JPCinema]

The novel of "The Nun's Story" written by Katherine Hulme was based on Marie-Louise Habets a Belgian Nun who worked in the Belgian Congo from 1933-1939. She left the convent to join the fight against the Nazis 1944. Habets met Hulme in 1945. Hulme published The Nun's Story in 1956. From the time they met, they were together. In 1960 they moved to Kauai where they lived together until Hulmes death in in 1981. Habets died 5 years later in 1986.

 

[Daniel_BB]

I hope they will use the original Warner Bros logo with the sound of bells at the beginning of the movie (as it was shown on the laserdisc version).

 

[mackjay]

Saw it first as a little Catholic kid....horrified by one scene (no spoilers). Seeing it many years later, I think it's an excellent, intelligent, beautifully produced film

 

[Robert Harris]

Saw it first as a little Catholic kid....horrified by one scene (no spoilers). Seeing it many years later, I think it's an excellent, intelligent, beautifully produced film

It’s Zinnemann.