Movie · 1979
Is Images in a Convent based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Images in a Convent is based on the book La Religieuse by Denis Diderot (1796).
The movie was released in 1979.
The book behind Images in a Convent
Other adaptations of La Religieuse
Common questions
Is Images in a Convent based on a book?
Yes. Images in a Convent is based on the book La Religieuse by Denis Diderot (1796).
Who wrote the book Images in a Convent is based on?
La Religieuse was written by Denis Diderot and first published in 1796.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read La Religieuse before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Denis Diderot's books
- Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne (film, 1945)
- Lady J (film, 2018)
- Le Sexe qui parle (film, 1975)