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Benedetta

2021, Movie, 2h 11min

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.

"Benedetta" — drama, history and biography movie produced in Netherlands, France and Belgium and released in 2021. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 11min. "Benedetta" is currently available to stream on Sundance Now, Mubi and The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: Netherlands,France,Belgium

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Reviews

Critic John Nugent

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...this supremely sexy, silly, strangely entertaining film...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Xan Brooks

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At the risk of insulting 'Benedetta', it’s mostly good, clean, wholesome fun.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Hannah Strong

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Dutch master provocateur Paul Verhoeven serves up a blasphemous delight in his convent-set Italian romp.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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At the risk of insulting 'Benedetta', it’s mostly good, clean, wholesome fun.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Tim Robey

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Paul Verhoeven’s story of a wild lesbian nun is as outrageous as you’d expect.

Read full review at The Telegraph

Critic Jenny Nulf

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...bursting with themes about the powerful endurance of women.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Benedetta is a movie that tells the story of a young nun named Benedetta Carlini who lives in a convent in 17th-century Italy. She starts to have visions of Jesus and becomes the center of attention for the church, but things take a turn when she starts a sexual relationship with another nun and her visions become more and more extreme. The movie explores themes of faith, sexuality, and power struggles within the convent. It is directed by Paul Verhoeven, known for his work on movies like Robocop and Basic Instinct.

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Benedetta was released for streaming on December 21, 2021.