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Paul Verhoeven's Lesbian Nun Drama 'Benedetta' Wows Critics


[THEWRAP] Paul Verhoeven’s lesbian nun drama "Benedetta" just premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, and early viewers took to social media to praise the film and the filmmaker’s direction.

"Absolute Verhoeven," World of Reel’s Jordan Ruimy said. "Erotic, violent mostly peaceful, religiously sinful and absurdist. You have never seen a movie quite like this one. It’s a feminist take on Christ. If Virginie Efira doesn’t win Best Actress then there is no God."

Fandango’s Brian Formo added: "Is ’Benedetta’ one of Paul Verhoeven’s best? No. But is it one of his most subversive? Absolutely. It’s a riot. Let yourself be surprised. It makes sense that it’s released same day in La Belle France as #Cannes premiere. ’Lesbian nuns’ is only the half of it."
Whoa! I'll bet it's edgy, and supposed to make us think!

Barry Diller Headed 2 Hollywood Studios. He Now Says The Movie Business Is Dead
Probably because they're not edgy enough.
Posted by: Fred 2021-07-11
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