Diary of an African Nun vs Origin
Origin has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.5/10 for Diary of an African Nun). Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 16m. Diary of an African Nun is the older of the two (1977 against 2024). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Diary of an African Nun
Origin| Diary of an African Nun | Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1977 | 2024 |
| Length | 16m | 5m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama, Horror |
| Country | – | GB |
| Director | Julie Dash | Joby Stephens |
| Main cast | Barbara O. Jones, Marnita Carraway, Fred Carraway, Donald Carraway Jr., Sherry Madden | Immy Taylor, Emma Hutchings |
Synopsis
Diary of an African Nun
An African nun is consumed by fear and doubt about her decision to take the solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Her anguish intensifies night after night as she lies on a hard bed in her small room at the convent and listens to the rhythmic, beckoning drums of her village.
Origin
1896. Left behind in the family manor, young Mary plays hide and seek with the servant, Beth. But as the game unfolds, she realises Beth isn’t the only one searching for her… Something else is lurking in the dark. And it’s ready to play.
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