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Story of a Cloistered Nun

1973 · 97 min

A somber, sensual descent into cloistered power struggles, where beauty provokes obsession and punishment feels ritualistic and unsettling.

Tagline: This is her incredible story...
Overview: Refusing an arranged marriage, young aristocrat Carmela is sent to a convent. Her arrival intensifies the power struggle between the debauched nun Elizabeth and the stern Mother Superior, as both are smitten by Carmela's beauty.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, power, faith, sexuality
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
power
faith
sexuality
betrayal
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong