Behind Convent Walls (1978)

Behind Convent Walls (1978) poster

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
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Cast

Screenplay

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.