Vision

★★★★★

Original title: Vision - Aus dem Leben der Hildegard von Bingen

2009 · 1 h 50 min

Directed by Margarethe von Trotta

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Cast

Barbara Sukowa

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Written by: Margarethe von Trotta

Plot

The life of the medieval nun Hildegard of Bingen.

Sinekatalog’s take

Margarethe von Trotta's biopic follows Hildegard of Bingen, the medieval nun, mystic, composer and healer who defied the Church hierarchy. Barbara Sukowa is commanding in a stately and humane portrait of a remarkable woman.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (1,389 votes)
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