description Agnus Dei Overview
Agnus Dei is a 2016 drama film directed by Anne Fontaine. The story centers on a French Red Cross doctor, inspired by the real-life experiences of Madeleine Pauliac, working in Poland following World War II. It stars Lou de Laâge and features a screenplay developed from an original idea by Philippe Maynial.
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info Agnus Dei Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2016 |
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Is the 2016 movie Agnus Dei based on a true story?
Yes, the film is inspired by the real-life diary entries and experiences of Madeleine Pauliac, a French Red Cross doctor working in Poland after World War II. The screenplay explores the dark historical consequences of the Soviet occupation on a convent of Benedictine nuns.
What is the movie Agnus Dei about?
Directed by Anne Fontaine, the story centers on Mathilde Beaulieu, a young French Red Cross medic who secretly provides medical care to pregnant nuns in post-WWII Poland. She risks her career and safety to help the women who are grappling with an unimaginable crisis of faith.
Who stars in Anne Fontaine's 2016 film Agnus Dei?
The movie stars Lou de Laâge in the lead role as Mathilde Beaulieu, alongside Agata Buzek and Agata Kulesza. It was released in the United States under the alternative title *The Innocents*.
Did Agnus Dei win any major film awards?
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival to critical acclaim and was highly praised for its sensitive subject matter. While it did not win the top prize, it was selected as the French entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.
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