Set in 17th-century Tuscany during a plague outbreak, the film is loosely based on the life of Benedetta Carlini, a real nun who claimed to experience divine visions and perform miracles. The story follows her rise to power within a Theatine convent and her forbidden lesbian affair with a fellow nun named Bartolomea.

Directed by the legendary ( RoboCop , Basic Instinct ), Benedetta is a provocative biographical drama set in the late 17th century. It is loosely based on the 1986 non-fiction book Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy by Judith C. Brown.

, the narrative is a provocative mix of religious fervor and carnal desire, questioning whether Benedetta was a true mystic, a masterful manipulator, or a woman simply carving out a private space in a world that allowed her none. historical accuracy of Benedetta Carlini’s life or a deeper look at the director's style

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