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Anchoress (1993)

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In the fourteenth century, few options were open to women, and anyone showing the slightest degree of independence was likely to be denounced as a witch and summarily burned. In this story, young Christine (Natalie Morse) has a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary, and has asked to be walled up in the church as an anchorite for the rest of her life. This suits her ambitious parish priest (Christopher Eccleston) perfectly, and she is forthwith walled up. Her mother (Toyah Wilcox), an herbalist,

Unrated, 1 hr. 48 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Judith Stanley-Smith, Christine Watkins

May 16, 2000

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A beautiful, haunting film of almost spiritual proportions.

April 12, 2010
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