Behind Convent Walls
Originally released in 1978. Behind Convent Walls is a drama film. directed by Walerian Borowczyk.
Starring Marina Pierro, Ligia Branice, and Gabriella Giacobbe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 1978
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (56 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Lisa Film
- TRUST INTERNATIONAL FILMS
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 sam...
Who directed Behind Convent Walls?
Behind Convent Walls was directed by Walerian Borowczyk.
How long is Behind Convent Walls?
Behind Convent Walls has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Behind Convent Walls released?
Behind Convent Walls was released on January 25, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind Convent Walls?
The main cast of Behind Convent Walls includes Marina Pierro, Ligia Branice, Gabriella Giacobbe, Loredana Martínez, Howard Ross.