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Tag Archives: Nun
The Prayer (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little robot morality play
South Korean film “The Prayer”, which is actually the theatrical version of one episode of South Korean TV anthology drama series “SF8”, is a simple but thought-provoking SF morality play which examines one familiar but undeniably impossible moral dilemma via … Continue reading
Benedetta (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Verhoeven strikes again
Paul Verhoeven’s new film “Benedetta” is a decidedly salacious period drama peppered with some nudity, violence, and cynicism. Although it is relatively less wild, violent, and sensational compared to many of Verhoeven’s notable works, the movie is still another provocative … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbey, Catholic Church, Homosexuality, Lesbian, Nun, Real-life story
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The Innocents (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): A terrible secret in their convent
Loosely inspired by a sad real-life story during the aftermath of the World War II, French film “The Innocents” is an understated period drama with thoughtful moments to appreciate. While never overlooking the dark, tragic aspect of its story, the … Continue reading
Snow Paths (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A confused alcoholic at Catholic sanatorium
South Korean film “Snow Paths” is seemingly simple at first. A man struggling with his personal problems comes to a quiet place, and then he meets someone who brings some bright change into his troubled state. While this is a … Continue reading
Beyond the Hills (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A devastating clash between two values
Loosely based on a shocking real-life incident, Romanian film “Beyond the Hills” presents us a slow but compelling drama about two young women entangled in a simple but difficult circumstance caused by two conflicting values. While not taking sides with … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Convent, Homosexuality, Nun, Orphanage, Priest, Real-life story, Religion, The Orthodox Church
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