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Paul Verhoeven’s Lesbian Nun Drama ‘Benedetta’ Wows Critics: ‘Erotic,’ ‘Phenomenal’
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thewrap.com#Cannes premiere. ‘Lesbian nuns’ is only the half of it.”“Benedetta” is an erotic drama directed by Verhoeven about a young nun in 17th century Italy who carries on an affair with another nun, and it’s inspired by a nonfiction book by historian Judith C.
Brown. Virginia Efira and Charlotte Rampling star in the film that IFC Films picked up for North American release, while Mubi nabbed the UK and Ireland rights.
In France it opened in theaters the same day as its Cannes premiere on Friday.See early reactions below.Is Benedetta one of Paul Verhoeven’s best?
No. But is it one of his most subversive? Absolutely. It’s a riot. Let yourself be surprised. It makes sense that it’s released same day in France as #Cannes premiere. “Lesbian nuns” is.
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