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Series
Criterion collection volume 923
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (152 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded insert (color illustrations).
Language
Romanian
Description
A drama based on notorious real-life events, Cristian Mungiu mounts a complex inquiry into faith, fanaticism, and indifference. At a desolate Romanian monastery, a young novice nun, Voichita, reunites with her former companion Alina, who plans to take her to Germany. But Voichita proves unwilling to abandon her calling, and Alina becomes increasingly desperate to reclaim her devotion, putting the outsider at odds with the monastery's ascetic priest....
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (480 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It's 1966, and it's a testing time for the midwives. But there's excitement, too, as the women's rights movement intensifies. With Trixie's help, Sister Julienne is determined to steer Nonnatus House of its financial quandary. Dr. Turner deals with an array of difficult cases including a former soldier involved in nuclear test explosion. Meanwhile, Sister Monica Joan experiences a crisis of faith, and Sister Frances realizes she needs to be a little...
3) The nun
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Français
Description
In 1760s France, young Suzanne, an illegitimate child, is sent to a convent to become a nun to atone for her mother's sin.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (547 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
With Nonnatus House scheduled for demolition, Jenny, Chummy, and Sister Julienne search for a new location nearby, while Jenny's relationship with Alec continues to blossom. But an outbreak of polio affects the nurses and nuns more than they could have imagined.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (570 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
1967 brings fresh medical and personal challenges to the midwifery and district nursing rounds. Thanks to Matthew's continued support, things at Nonnatus House are now settled and going well, and Trixie helps Matthew understand the community he is becoming a part of. Doctor Turner faces some changes in his relationship with Timothy now that he is an adult, while Shelagh continues to support community health programs. Across the series, the team faces...
Series
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (480 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It's 1968 and Enoch Powell's infamous 'Rivers of Blood' speech creates serious tension in Poplar, especially when a group of dockers march in support of Powell. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, who's an instant hit with everyone, except Nurse Crane. Meanwhile, Trixie's relationship with Matthew goes from strength to strength, while Nurse Crane helps Nancy with her financial woes. Sister Julienne enjoys helping out on the district rounds,...
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (505 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The life and times of a group of midwives working at Nonnatus House--a nursing convent serving the impoverished of East London in the late 1950s and early 1960s--are chronicled in this appealing British series based on true events. The women learn powerful lessons about life's struggles while visiting with expectant mothers and poor children.
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