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Benedetta

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  • 2h 11m
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Lambert Wilson and Virginie Efira in Benedetta (2021)
Based on a true story, a 17th-century nun becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair with a novice. But it is Benedetta's shocking religious visions that threaten to shake the Church to its core.
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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 aff... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
21K
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POPULARITY
1,849
372
    • Paul Verhoeven
  • Writers
    • David Birke(screenplay)
    • Paul Verhoeven(screenplay)
    • Judith C. Brown(book "Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy")
  • Stars
    • Virginie Efira
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Daphne Patakia
    • Paul Verhoeven
  • Writers
    • David Birke(screenplay)
    • Paul Verhoeven(screenplay)
    • Judith C. Brown(book "Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy")
  • Stars
    • Virginie Efira
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Daphne Patakia
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    • 109User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
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    Izabel Goulart at an event for Benedetta (2021)
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    Virginie Efira in Benedetta (2021)
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    Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira
    • Benedetta
    Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling
    • Soeur Felicita - abbesse
    Daphne Patakia
    Daphne Patakia
    • Bartolomea
    • (as Daphné Patakia)
    Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson
    • Le nonce
    Olivier Rabourdin
    Olivier Rabourdin
    • Alfonso Cecchi
    Louise Chevillotte
    Louise Chevillotte
    • Christina
    Hervé Pierre
    Hervé Pierre
    • Paolo Ricordati
    Clotilde Courau
    Clotilde Courau
    • Midea Carlini
    David Clavel
    • Giuliano Carlini
    Guilaine Londez
    Guilaine Londez
    • Soeur Jacopa
    Gaëlle Jeantet
    • Soeur Petra
    Justine Bachelet
    • Soeur Juliana
    Lauriane Riquet
    • Soeur Rosanna
    Elena Plonka
    • Benedetta enfant
    Héloïse Bresc
    • Christina enfant
    Jonathan Couzinié
    • Jésus
    Vinciane Millereau
    • Le docteur
    Jérôme Chappatte
    • Le secrétaire
      • Paul Verhoeven
    • Writers
      • David Birke(screenplay)
      • Paul Verhoeven(screenplay)
      • Judith C. Brown(book "Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy")
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    • Trivia
      Production ended November 2018, and the film was initially scheduled for release at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019, but in December 2018, director Paul Verhoeven had to undergo surgery for a hip injury suffered due to the set's location, which involved lots of hills and climbing. Post-production in Amsterdam had to be delayed until June 2019 to allow time for him to recover from his surgery. However, subsequent complications from pain medication caused an intestinal obstruction that ended in a life-threatening colon perforation; fortunately, Verhoeven's wife urged him to go to the hospital in time. Verhoeven and producer Saïd Ben Saïd agreed to delay the release to 2020 in order for Verhoeven to recover, and be fully present during the post-production process. Verhoeven still credits his editor Job ter Burg for finishing much of the film on his own while he himself was recovering and unable to attend. Eventually, the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic caused the movie to be delayed for another year.
    • Goofs
      Nuns Benedetta and Bartolomea are living in Italy in the late 1600s, yet have shaved armpits and trimmed pubic hair.
    • Quotes

      Soeur Felicita - abbesse: No miracle occurs in bed, believe me.

    • Connections
      Featured in Javo & Temoc: Top 10 Películas: Lo "mejor" del año (2022)

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    9/10
    Witch Religion
    The line between good and bad, pure and evil is so thin ... you don't always realize you crossed it. Or in this case a character. And when I say character I mean "historical figure". In a sense - and let me be clear, I was not aware (nor am I after watching the movie I dare say) of the real Benedetta.

    Paul Verhoeven likes to provoke and I am certain he did change quite a few things surrounding the ... "myth"(?) of our titular character. Take that with a grain of salt ... or a Jesus on a cross for that matter (pun very much intended and if that offends you - well you better not watch the movie, unless you like getting angry and upset of course).

    There is some violence and blood, though the most cruel and "hurtful" scene happens off camera ... still just the thought of it ... and that I believe is something that did happen back then - probably exactly like that. Not spoiling anything by saying that - and also not spoiling anything by saying there is quite a lot of nudity in this. It's Paul Verhoeven, what did you expect? Kudos to the actresses and their more than brave performances (with or without clothes - excellently played).

    The cast in general can be showered in praise. The costumes, make up effects, cinematography and sound design are working hand in hand, to bring you back .. so you feel like you are part of that timeline. A really tough story and one with a weird main character ... can we actually sympathize with her? I think if anything we are rooting more for her "lover" ... that being said, the movie is quite critical of almost everyone - but mainly the church. Sometimes subtle, sometimes openly going after things that were practised back in the day ... also how the public perceives things can be a good or a bad thing ... but we knew that - didn't we? And with that I say ... "enjoy" - and believe whatever you want to believe!
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    • Nov 8, 2021

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2021 (United States)
      • France
      • Belgium
      • Netherlands
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      • Pathé ! (France)
      • French
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      • abbaye cistercienne, Le Thoronet, Var, France
    • Production companies
      • SBS Productions
      • Pathé
      • France 2 Cinéma
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    • 2 hours 11 minutes
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