The famous director Paul van Hoeven’s new film The Madonna confirmed the schedule of the film. According to the arrangement of the producer, this film telling the true story of history is scheduled to be released on December 3 this year. At the same time, the film will also be simultaneously logged on the streaming media on-demand platform. Obviously, this release time ensures that the film enters the competition for the awards season.
The story of the Virgin is adapted from historical figures, focusing on the secret life of the controversial Italian nun Benedetta Carlini. Virginie Efira, who has a brilliant interpretation in the popular film Elle, will collaborate with Van Hoeven again in the new film. Since the film was first announced at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, after several years and the epidemic, the filming was finally completed. Currently, the film has been purchased by British distributor Mubi and will be released in the UK and Ireland. The film is adapted from (Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy) written by Judith C. Brown. It records a true story that happened in the 17th century.
Benedetta Carlini, born in 1591. For a long time, she has been an important historical figure who cannot be bypassed in the study of female spirit. At the age of 30, she became the head of a monastery in Pescia, Italy. Soon after, she began to hallucinate, always feeling that someone wanted to murder her. Finally, he was convicted of indecency by the Holy See. Van Hoven’s long-term partner, Gerhard Sotman, will be responsible for adapting the screenplay. His partnership with Van Hoven can be traced back to the 1971 film Business in Business.
