The Nun and the Devil (1973) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1973 · 100 mins · Italian

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Directed by

Domenico Paolella

Starring

Pier Paolo Capponi, Ornella Muti, Anne Heywood, Duilio Del Prete, Claudio Gora, Martine Brochard

Set in 1577 within the Saint Archangel convent, the community is torn by a clash of desire and ambition. The ailing Mother Superior’s impending death creates a power vacuum. Calculating Mother Giulia schemes to claim the role, but faces fierce rivalry from lesbian Sister Chiara and passionate Sister Carmela, both driven by forbidden desire.