Paul Verhoeven brings back most of his key crew members. IFC Films has set the release date for December 3. The film is based on the 1986 non-fiction novel 'Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy' by Judith C. Some other notable moments from the trailer: hissing snake, dramatic thunder, burning at the stake, hand on bare boob … What more could you ask for? The movie stars Virginie Efira and Daphne Patakia. Brown, a 1986 non-fiction book that provides a detailed account of the life of Sister Benedetta Carlini and her romantic affair with a fellow nun, Bartolomea (or Bartolomeo). In this latest teaser, Benedetta is told, “God will speak to you in many tongues if your heart is brave enough to let him in.” Well, sorry to Jesus, but Benedetta’s heart chooses to let in “blasphemous” lesbian romance. Paul Verhoeven and David Birke wrote the screenplay of the film based on ‘Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy’ by Judith C. I’m his bride, am I not?” But she seems to interpret the terms of her potential marriage with Jesus Christ pretty loosely, as she jumps into an affair with a woman named Barteloma. Brown Author of Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy Also includes: Judith Brown (1) organize filter Works by Judith C. In an earlier trailer, Benedetta states, “I saw Jesus. Brown was an event of major historical importance. Abbess of the Convent of the Mother of God, by Judith C. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Brown, and centers on Benedetta, a 17th-century nun in Italy who experiences disturbing religious and erotic visions. Brown, 9780195042252, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. The movie is based on the book Immodest Acts by historian Judith C. If you’re looking for a based-on-true events, lesbian period drama, look no further than director Paul Verhoeven’s Benedetta.

Immodest Acts by Judith C. Brown