| Record Number |
877744 |
| Title |
Benedetta [videorecording]. |
| Publisher/Date |
[Fitzroy, Vic.]: Hi Gloss Entertainment, [2022] |
| ©2020 |
| Pagination etc. |
1 DVD (131 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
| Contents note |
Based on the novel "Immodest acts" written by Judith C. Brown. |
| Creation Note |
Screenplay by David Birke and Paul Verhoeven ; directed by Paul Verhoeven. |
| Performer note |
Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Daphne Patakia, Lambert Wilson, Olivier Rabourdin. |
| Summary Note |
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. |
| Target audience note |
Rating: R18+ |
| Language note |
In French. English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Catholic Church -- 17th century -- Drama |
| Visionaries -- Italy -- Drama |
| Nuns -- Italy -- Drama |
| Lesbian nuns -- Drama |
| Women -- Sexual behavior -- History -- Drama |
| Feature films. |
| Biographical films. |
| Historical films. |
| Lesbian films. |
| Added Author |
Verhoeven, Paul, 1938- screenwriter
director. |
| Efira, Virginie, 1977- actor. |
| Rampling, Charlotte, 1946- actor. |
| Patakia, Daphne actor. |
Brown, Judith C. author.
Immodest acts. |
| Shelf Location |
DVD F BENE |
