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Benedetta (2021)
Runtime131 min
Rating18
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Benedetta, a 2021 historical drama film directed by Paul Verhoeven, has received a mixed critical reception. While some critics have praised the film's provocative and unconventional exploration of religious themes, others have found it too explicit and divisive. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but it has garnered a solid audience reception, with a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb and a 70% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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This provocative period piece from Paul Verhoeven blends elements of historical drama, psychological thriller, and religious exploration, mirroring the narrative ambition of the user's liked film 'Y Tu Mamá También'.
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Benedetta is a 2021 biographical psychological drama film co-written and directed by Paul Verhoeven, starring Virginie Efira as Benedetta Carlini, a nun in the 17th century who joins an Italian convent while a young child and later has a lesbian love affair with another nun, while seeing religious visions.
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