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Agnes of God is a 1985 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft and Meg Tilly. It was written by John Pielmeier, based on his 1979 play of the same name.
Agnes of God is a 1979 play by American playwright John Pielmeier which tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth but does not believe she has. After the child is found dead, a psychiatrist and the mother superior of the convent clash during the resulting investigation.
- John Pielmeier
- 1979
Sep 27, 1985 · When naive novice nun Agnes is discovered with a dead newborn baby in her convent quarters, court-appointed psychiatrist Dr. Martha Livingston investigates her case. Norman Jewison's adaptation of John Pielmeier's stage play.
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- Drama, Mystery
- Norman Jewison
- 1985-09-27
Mar 10, 2022 · Learn about the inspiration, themes and legacy of Agnes of God, a play that questions faith, science and guilt. The playwright shares his insights on the characters, the music, the cast and the challenges of writing for the stage.
Roger Ebert criticizes the film adaptation of John Pielmeier's play, which explores the possibility of a virgin birth in a convent. He finds the story confused, the dialogue theatrical, and the questions raised unanswered.
May 27, 2008 · Inside an isolated convent during the dead of night, an ethereal young nun, Sister Agnes (Meg Tilly), secretly gives birth to a baby after hiding her pregnancy for nine months in the 1985 drama Agnes of God.