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Benedetta (2021)

“I don't know God's ways, but he works his will through me.”

6.6/10 · 1,208 votes 2h 11m nr RomanceDramaHistory

#162 of 248 films from 2021 #838 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Paul Verhoeven · Written by Paul Verhoeven, David Birke

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Overview

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.

Cast

Virginie Efiraas Sister Benedetta Carlini
Charlotte Ramplingas Sister Felicita
Daphné Patakiaas Bartolomea
Lambert Wilsonas Nuncio
Olivier Rabourdinas Alfonso Cecchi
Louise Chevillotteas Sister Christina
Hervé Pierreas Paolo Ricordati
Clotilde Courauas Midea Carlini
David Clavelas Giuliano Carlini
Guilaine Londezas Sister Jacopa
Gaëlle Jeantetas Sister Petra
Justine Bacheletas Sister Juliana
Lauriane Riquetas Sister Roasanna
Eléna Plonkaas Young Benedetta

Facts

Release dateJuly 9, 2021
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) — longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageFR
Budget$24,350,000
Box office$2,652,725 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt6823148

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Questions

How long is Benedetta?
Benedetta runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is Benedetta worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,208 votes, which places it #162 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 35%) and #838 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Benedetta?
Benedetta was directed by Paul Verhoeven. Other well-rated titles by the same director: RoboCop (1987), Black Book (2006), Total Recall (1990).
Who stars in Benedetta?
Virginie Efira as Sister Benedetta Carlini; Charlotte Rampling as Sister Felicita; Daphné Patakia as Bartolomea; Lambert Wilson as Nuncio; Olivier Rabourdin as Alfonso Cecchi; Louise Chevillotte as Sister Christina.
What is Benedetta rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Benedetta?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/59485.

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