Benedetta (2021)

A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the relationship between the two women develops into a romantic love affair.

Director:

Paul Verhoeven

Writers:

David Birke (screenplay), Judith C. Brown (book)

Stars:

Charlotte Rampling, Lambert Wilson, Virginie Efira

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Charlotte Rampling	...	Felicita
Lambert Wilson	...	The Nuncio
Virginie Efira	...	Benedetta Carlini
Hervé Pierre	...	Paolo Ricordati
Olivier Rabourdin	...	Alfonso Cecchi
Daphne Patakia	...	Bartolomea
Clotilde Courau	...	Midea Carlini
Guilaine Londez	...	Soeur Jacopa
Quentin D'Hainaut	...	Un villageois
Alexia Chardard	...	Giulia
Louise Chevillotte	...	Christina
Satya Dusaugey
Elena Plonka	...	Benedetta enfant
Antoine Lelandais	...	Lieutenent
Justine Bachelet	...	Soeur Juliana

Storyline

A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the relationship between the two women develops into a romantic love affair.

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Plot Keywords:

nun | convent | crucifix | catholic nun | catholicism | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Gerard Soeteman, long-time collaborator of director Paul Verhoeven, had written the first draft of the screenplay a long time before the film went into production. He wasn't involved in later re-writes by David Birke. Soeteman chose to remain uncredited, citing his dissatisfaction with the movie's emphasis on sexual content, especially how Paul Verhoeven had ditched many of the feminist elements in his script version in favor of "fumbling with genitals".

Details

Country:

France Netherlands

Language:

French

Release Date:

9 July 2021 (France)

Also Known As:

Benedetta

Company Credits

Production Co:

SBS Productions, Pathé, Belga Films Fund

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1