![]() Filmed on location at genuine convents in London and Ireland, In This House of Brede premiered February 27, 1975.Ībove is a ten minute shortened version of the film, while below are some photos, and interesting extracts from newspapers.Īt the time of shooting, the convent and boarding school were very much running.ĭiana Rigg is pictured here against the background of Drishane Convent Here, the peace of mind that Rigg seeks remains elusive, especially when her fidelity to her vows is questioned by the younger novices. She turns her back on the world of commerce and capitalism to enter a strict order of Benedictine nuns at Brede Abbey. Adapted by James Costigan from the best-selling novel by Rumer Godden, In This House of Brede stars Diana Rigg (of the Avengers fame) as a widowed, fortyish business executive in search of a more meaningful life. In December 1974 there was an air of excitement in Millstreet as filming for part of the movie “In this House of Brede” took place at Drishane Castle. ![]()
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