Le monache di Sant'Arcangelo (1973)
Release Year: 1973
Alternative Title: The Nuns of Sant' Arcangelo, A Monja e o Demônio, St. Arcangelon nunnat, Pyhän luostarin nunnat, Les religieuses du Saint Archange, Die Nonne von Verona, To monastiri ton amartolon gynaikon, The Nun and the Devil, 修道女ジュリアの告白/中世尼僧刑罰史, De nonnen van Sant Arcangelo, As Freiras de Santo Arcângelo, As Freiras de Sto. Arcangelo, Angelske nune, Escándalo en el convento, Saint Archangel'in Rahibeleri, Innocents from Hell, Sisters of Satan, The Nuns of Saint Archangel
Director: Domenico Paolella
Writer: Domenico Paolella, Stendhal, Tonino Cervi
Summary
Domenico Paolella's 'Le monache di Sant'Arcangelo' (1973) is an Italian erotic thriller set against the backdrop of religious fervor and political intrigue during the Spanish Inquisition in Naples. The film explores themes of power, lust, jealousy, and corruption within a convent, as well as the persecution of women during this period. It stands out for its exploration of lesbian relationships amidst a predominantly male-dominated society, providing a rare glimpse into female sexuality and desire within historical contexts.
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