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The Lady of Monza

1969 · 105 min

A somber, slow-burning historical drama that immerses you in religious oppression and forbidden passion, building to a grim and unsettling climax.

Tagline: Her other love is God.
Overview: A true story taken from the archives of the archdiocese of Milan. Based on the life of Marianna De Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Faith, betrayal, power, guilt
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
betrayal
power
guilt
violence
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong