Behind Convent Walls (1978)

"Behind Convent Walls" (1978), directed by Walerian Borowczyk and based on Stendhal's writings, unravels a gripping tale set in a convent teeming with secrets and zealotry. The alluring and charismatic priest, serving as the confessor, manipulates the passionate abbess into imposing stringent rules upon the unfortunate women under their care. Amidst this suffocating atmosphere, a deeply troubled nun resorts to a desperate act, poisoning herself and her fellow novitiates, sparking yet another scandal that the church authorities try to conceal. As the film delves into the dark underbelly of religious institutions, it exposes the clash between desire and devotion, unveiling a world where fervent faith conceals hidden desires, leading to a tumultuous and enthralling narrative that challenges the boundaries of sin and redemption.
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