Benedetta

About Benedetta

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.

Paul Verhoeven's Benedetta is a 2021 history romance film. At 131 minutes long, it arrived in July 2021.

The film is filed under italy, provocative, lesbian relationship, and trial. The story is adapted from a novel.

Virginie Efira takes the lead as Sister Benedetta Carlini, Charlotte Rampling as Sister Felicita, Daphné Patakia as Bartolomea, and Lambert Wilson as Nuncio. The screenplay is by David Birke and Paul Verhoeven. Production companies include Belga Productions and France 3 Cinéma. In the United States it streams on AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and MUBI.

The Devils, The Iron Mask, and Prayers for Bobby make useful companions to Benedetta, all filed under 17th century, convent (nunnery), and nun. TMDB voters put it at 6.6 out of 10 across 1,212 votes and it carries a NR rating.