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Flavia, la Monaca Musulmana (The Heretic) (The Rebel Nun) (Flavia, Priestess of Violence) (1974)

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Release Date: Apr 13, 1974 Wide

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A young girl in the 13th century is sent to a nunnery in Portugal. There she is subjected to torture, rape and whippings, but she escapes with a Jewish man named Abraham. She soon takes on a Muslim lover, who leads an invading army that castrates rapists. Amazingly enough, some of this story is actually based on historical fact. ~ Brian Gusse, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama, Horror, Art House & International

Directed By: Gianfranco Mingozzi

In Theaters: Apr 13, 1974 Wide

On DVD: May 20, 2003

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Italian Nunsploitation drama set in Medieval Southern Italy during the Islamic invasion. A little unfair to label this a nunsploitation film to be honest, it's better than that and is quite well made. Of course there's a bit of sex, nudity and torture but it's relevant to the story which is allegedly based on true

January 30, 2011

Lee ?

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All anyone ever talks about regarding this film are the violent scenes, but there's a lot more going on than that in Flavia the Heretic. Flavia is strongly anchored by the always amazing Florinda Bolkan in the titular role. I've seen her in many films and she has yet to disappoint. Truly an undervalued performer. Here

February 9, 2008

Henry Covert

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