Benedetta

The story of Sister Benedetta Carlini, a 15th century nun who was hailed as a visionary but later accused of fabricated miracles, homosexuality and other charges, and imprisoned for 35 years.

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Catholic Protesters Congregate Outside ‘Benedetta’s’ New York Film Festival Premiere

The New York Film Festival premiere of Paul Verhoeven’s “Benedetta” was greeted by a small group of protesters on Sunday. The biographical drama, starring Virginie Efira, tells th…

Paul Verhoeven’s Steamy Cannes Hit ‘Benedetta’ Gets U.S. Release Date

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has set a December 3, 2021, theatrical and VOD release date for Paul Verhoeven’s steamy Cannes hit Benedetta. The anticipated movie will open in New York at the IFC Cente…

Paul Verhoeven Rejects Notion ‘Benedetta’ Is Blasphemous, Laments Changing Attitudes Towards Nudity – Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival press conference for Paul Verhoeven’s competition title Benedetta this morning, director and cast fielded a series of questions about the film’s use of nudity and …

‘Benedetta’ Director Paul Verhoeven on Sex, His Jesus Fascination and Hollywood Puritanism

Paul Verhoeven has made a career out of pushing cinematic boundaries, particularly when it comes to depicting sex or violence on screen. In films like “Basic Instinct” and “Showgi…

Paul Verhoeven's nun drama 'Benedetta' delayed until 2020

Delay gives director time to recuperate from hip surgery.