In "Le monachine", the nuns of an age-old charitable order have their way of life disrupted by modern civilization. Each time deafening airplanes fly by, bits and pieces of the convent fall down, with disastrous consequences for the frescoes. Bravely, two of the nuns set out to Rome in order to complain, accompanied by their handyman and an enterprising little orphan boy. They don't want to speak to the Pope, they want to speak to the headquarters of the airline company...
"Le monachine" is quite an entertaining comedy, with fine gags, unexpected twists and great performances. On the whole, the movie breathes an air of friendly innocence which comes as a relief in this our darkly complicated times. I've got to admit that I never associated early 1960's Italy with judo, and yet part of the plot is devoted to a judo competition. (Watch out for the swift and righteous retribution to a piece of cheating. One does not cheat at judo !)
Strange to think that the sight of nuns such as these, complete with winged wimples and long, floating habits, must once have been a common one all over the Catholic world...
Comes with a pleasantly playful musical score by Ennio Morricone.
"Le monachine" is quite an entertaining comedy, with fine gags, unexpected twists and great performances. On the whole, the movie breathes an air of friendly innocence which comes as a relief in this our darkly complicated times. I've got to admit that I never associated early 1960's Italy with judo, and yet part of the plot is devoted to a judo competition. (Watch out for the swift and righteous retribution to a piece of cheating. One does not cheat at judo !)
Strange to think that the sight of nuns such as these, complete with winged wimples and long, floating habits, must once have been a common one all over the Catholic world...
Comes with a pleasantly playful musical score by Ennio Morricone.