Williamsburg Regional Library

Anchoress

Label
Anchoress
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Anchoress
Medium
electronic resource
Oclc number
1303724978
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Originally produced by British Film Institute in 1993
Runtime
109
Summary
The story of Christine Carpenter, a 14 year old girl who has a vision of the Virgin Mary. In order to be close to Her, Christine is enclosed in the wall of the village church, becoming an 'Anchoress' who devotes her life to God. Based on letters found in the British Museum Library - written in the 1320's referring to the 'enclosure' of Christine Carpenter, 'for the fulfilment of a better life'
Technique
live action
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