MOTHER VERA

By Cecile EMBLETON, Alys TOMLINSON

INDOX - as SALES

Documentary - Completed 2024

MOTHER VERA weaves the inner world of a strikingly unusual Orthodox nun, with the community that saved her life. As an unexpected new chapter opens, Vera’s path is changed forever.

Festivals
& Awards

BFI London FF 2024
Official Competition - Documentary
Visions du Réel 2024
Main Competition
    • Year of production
    • 2024
    • Genres
    • Documentary
    • Countries
    • UNITED KINGDOM
    • Languages
    • BELARUSSIAN, FRENCH, ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 91 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Cecile EMBLETON, Alys TOMLINSON
    • Producer(s)
    • Laura SHACHAM (She Makes)
    • Synopsis
    • In a hidden Orthodox monastery in Belarus, MOTHER VERA weaves the inner world of an unorthodox young nun with the community that saved her life. After 20 years as a monastic, Vera faces deep inner conflict. Now, she must confront her past and trust her instincts to find the liberation she desires.