Behind Convent Walls (1978)
A zealous, handsome priest, who is the confessor for a convent full of women, encourages the equally zealous abbess of the institution to enforce strict rules on these unfortunate women. At the same time, a particularly disturbed nun manages to poison herself and many of the other novitiates in yet another scandal which is covered up by church authorities.
Director: Walerian Borowczyk
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 25, 1978
Cast
- Marina Pierro - Sister Veronica
- Ligia Branice - Sister Clara
- Gabriella Giacobbe - Abbess Flavia Orsini
- Loredana Martínez - Sister Martina
- Howard Ross - Rodrigo Landriani (as Howard Ross)
- Rodolfo Dal Pra - Bishop
- Olivia Pascal
- Maria Cumani Quasimodo
- Stefania D'Amario
- Greta Vayan
Screenplay
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Stendhal (Original Story)
- Marcello Lizzani
- Giuseppe Vezzani
Music: Sergio Montori
Cinematography: Luciano Tovoli
Editing: Walerian Borowczyk
Production: Lisa Film, TRUST INTERNATIONAL FILMS
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
nun, scandal, convent (nunnery)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Behind Convent Walls about?
- A zealous, handsome priest, who is the confessor for a convent full of women, encourages the equally zealous abbess of the institution to enforce strict rules on these unfortunate women. At the same time, a particularly disturbed nun manages to poison herself and many of the other novitiates in yet another scandal which is covered up by church authorities.
- Who directed Behind Convent Walls?
- Behind Convent Walls was directed by Walerian Borowczyk.
- Who stars in Behind Convent Walls?
- Behind Convent Walls stars Marina Pierro, Ligia Branice, Gabriella Giacobbe, Loredana Martínez, Howard Ross, Rodolfo Dal Pra.
- How long is Behind Convent Walls?
- Behind Convent Walls has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Behind Convent Walls?
- Behind Convent Walls is a Drama film.
- Where was Behind Convent Walls produced?
- Behind Convent Walls was produced in Italy.