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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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Precariously walking a tightrope of varying genres and tones, Benedetta provokes salient questions about sexual freedom and its relationship to faith.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

Based on the true story of a 17th-century nun, who both claimed to be able to perform miracles and quietly pursued a lesbian affair in her convent, the Dutch-born director's newest drama will have viewers blushing into their popcorn.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

The film relishes that sort of impious thinking in a colourful, mordant tale.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

The ceremonial restraint that defines contemporary mainstream lesbian romances like Carol and Disobedience is here abandoned with, well, abandon. ... To add to the viewers distress, the picture is as deafeningly loud as it is tiresomely provocative.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 15, 2022

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Ryan Oquiza

Sinegang

What’s most intriguing in the film is its sycophantic religious politics — not the romance. The politicking and faux puritanism are executed cogently, often more riveting than its other parts.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 18, 2023

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Jean-Pierre García

EscribiendoCine

With a classic style that's almost baroque, Paul Verhoeven delivers a delirious journey that's a little wild and exaggerated. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Aug 7, 2023

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Kent M. Wilhelm

Tilt Magazine

Verhoeven uses blasphemy like a butterfly knife to pierce the hypocritical doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.

Jul 24, 2023

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Sarah E Really interesting bizarre story! Pretty intriguing performances. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/22 Full Review Alok Entertaining thought provoking and beautifully made Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/21 Full Review Jonathan Director Verhoeven uses graphic nudity and violence in good taste to shape a provocative view of his protagonist. Is she a saint, a lunatic, or a shrewd deceiver? What others believe about her may be more revealing about themselves! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/09/21 Full Review Celhia de Lavarene The film is based on real facts and is played by superb actors. However, from time to time, especially in the last part, the film sinks into the ridiculous and forces spectators to laugh while the story is dramatic. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/06/21 Full Review EDWARD B A true masterpiece. Paul Verhovens best film. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/21 Full Review JB At 82 years old, Paul Verhoeven is still at the top of his game and more hardcore than 99% of his younger contemporaries. All the actors were incredible as well. Very fun movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/21 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul Verhoeven Director Virginie Efira Benedetta Carlini Charlotte Rampling Soeur Felicita, l'abbesse Lambert Wilson Le Nonce Daphne Patakia Bartolomea Olivier Rabourdin Alfonso Cecchi

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Synopsis 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.

Director: Paul Verhoeven
Producer: Saïd Ben Saïd, Michel Merkt, Jérôme Seydoux
Screenwriter: David Birke, Paul Verhoeven
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Belga Productions, France 3 Cinéma, SBS Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Pathé, Topkapi Films
Genre: History, Drama, Biography, LGBTQ+
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 21, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $354.3K
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)