Question 1

What surprising casting suggestion was made for the role of Sister Luke before Audrey Hepburn was chosen?

Accepted Answer

Ingrid Bergman was suggested for Sister Luke, but she declined, saying she was too old, and instead proposed Audrey Hepburn for the role.

Question 2

How did Audrey Hepburn connect with the real-life inspiration for her character while preparing for the film?

Accepted Answer

Audrey Hepburn met Marie-Louise Habets, the inspiration for the story, during her preparation, and they became great friends, with Habets later nursing Hepburn back to health after an accident.

Question 3

Which international film festival included The Nun's Story in its lineup in 1959?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1959.

Question 4

What unique approach was taken to portray the convent rituals in the film?

Accepted Answer

Members of the Rome Opera ballet corps were hired to play some nuns, and complex convent rituals were literally choreographed for them.

Question 5

What personal significance did The Nun's Story hold for Audrey Hepburn beyond its critical success?

Accepted Answer

It was one of Audrey Hepburn's favorite films and also one of her most financially successful.

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