The Little Hours (2017)

In the Middle Ages, a young servant fleeing from his master takes refuge at a convent full of emotionally unstable nuns. Introduced as a deaf mute man, he must fight to hold his cover as the nuns try to resist temptation.

Director:

Jeff Baena

Writers:

Giovanni Boccaccio (based on "The Decameron" by), Jeff Baena (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alison Brie	...	Alessandra
Dave Franco	...	Massetto
Kate Micucci	...	Ginevra
Aubrey Plaza	...	Fernanda
John C. Reilly	...	Father Tommasso
Molly Shannon	...	Sister Maria
Fred Armisen	...	Bishop Bartolomeo
Jemima Kirke	...	Marta
Nick Offerman	...	Lord Bruno
Lauren Weedman	...	Francesca
Paul Reiser	...	Ilario
Adam Pally	...	Guard Paolo
Paul Weitz	...	Lurco
Jon Gabrus	...	Guard Gregorio
Rolando Abbarchi	...	Old Man Priest

Storyline

On the run from the battle-seasoned Lord Bruno for sleeping with his wife, the handsome and willing servant, Massetto, flees to the safety of the woods during the warm and peaceful summer of 1347. There, after a chance encounter with the always boozy but merciful Father Tommasso, the young charmer will find refuge into his convent's sanctuary, on one condition: to pretend he is a deaf-mute. However, Massetto's tempting presence will unavoidably upset the already frail balance of things within the sexually-repressed female realm, as nun after nun desperately seeks an escape from their tedious way of life and an extra reason to molest the charming handyman. In the end, will those cloistered Sisters finally find out what they had been missing out on all these years?

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Plot Keywords:

nun | middle ages | lesbian kiss | parody | black comedy | 

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Taglines:

Obedience - Poverty.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic nudity, sexual content and language

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 June 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Comédia dos Pecados

Filming Locations:

Tuscany, Italy

Box Office

Gross USA:

$1,647,175, 12 October 2017

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bow and Arrow Entertainment,Concourse Media,Destro Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nick Offerman and Aubrey Plaza worked together on Parks and Recreation.

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Quotes

Lord Bruno: [to his staff] One of you sluts thinks he's quite the jester.

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Connections

Spoofs The Decameron (1971)

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Soundtracks

A Poste Masse
Performed by La Reverdie
Courtesy of Arcana Records

User Reviews

Not Everyone's Cup of Tea- But Great If It Is!

I was able to see the Little Hours at Sundance and loved it. I will be going to see it again when it has its official release. This film is very loosely based on the Decameron by Baccaccio, a collection of 100 short stories written in the mid 1300's. With an amazing cast of comedy talent, great chemistry between all the cast members, spectacular cinematography of the Italian countryside, and a great score, it is something unique to behold.

The story centers around three bored, foul-mouthed nuns Alessandra (Brie), Fernanda (Plaza), and Genevra (Micucci) and their crazy antics. Early on in the film, Massetto (Franco) finds refuge in the convent as a deaf-mute and sparks some some hilarious and sexy interactions with the nuns.

After the first screening I noticed there were others that loved it, and many who were like "What the hell did I just watch? This is one of those movies that is not for everyone, and the cast and director made sure people knew this. Everyone seemed to have had a hell of a lot of fun making it- and it (really) shows in the interactions in the film.

If you're not easily offended, love quirky, raunchy humor, and love to have a good time, then this film may be for you.