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Features: DVD
The Nun of Monza is the story of a Spanish nun named Virginia de Leyva (Anne Heywood). As Mother Superior, her convent is the picture of saintliness. That is until a young nobleman (Antonio Sabata) takes refuge there after killing a man. Then, all hell breaks loose. All those who inhabit the habit give in to temptation while hysteria and hypocrisy abound. The Mother is accused of breaking her vows and must endure harsh punishments including tortures both physical and psychological. One of the earliest examples of the Italian nunsploitation genre.
Editor's Note
Based on supposed actual events, THE NUN OF MONZA is set in the 1600s in Spanish-occupied Italy. The first of many nunsploitation films to come out of Italy, this Eriprando Visconti-directed feature revolves around Giampaolo (Antonio Sabata), a young nobleman who seeks safety in a convent after committing murder. Expecting to be protected by saint-like figures, Giamparlo is shocked to find that this nunnery contains even more evil temptations than the world outside its walls.
| Features | Audio: Italian Dolby Digital Mono | | Collectable Booklet, Including Talent Bios & Liner Notes | | Featurette: Sex Behind The Veil - Exclusive Interviews With Stars Umberto Orsini & Eleonora Giorgi | | Interactive Menus | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Poster & Still Gallery | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Media Blasters Inc. |
| Release Date: 10/31/2006 |
| Running Time: 145 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1969 | | Catalog ID: 0625 | | UPC: 00631595062564 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: Italian | | Available Audio Tracks: English Dubbed, Italian | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Nunsploitation.net 7 of 10
In one of the earliest film accounts of the historical events surrounding the convent at Monza, director Eriprando Visconti focuses more on interpersonal relationships, psychological violence, and drama than on the more exploitative elements the genre has become known for...The story is unfortunately slow and suffers severe pacing problems. While it starts off interesting, it gets progressively slower. The director's choice to focus more on story rather than exploitation may have been a good decision artistically, but the story has far too many holes to be the backbone of the film.
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