FLAVIA THE HERETIC aka FLAVIA, LA MONACA MUSULMANA (1974)
2084DVD
director:
Gianfranco Mingozzi
starring: Florinda Bolkan · Mar·a Casares · Claudio
Cassinelli
Anthony Corlan (aka Anthony Higgins) · Raika Juri · Laura
De Marchi
Flavia is
a woman forced to live the life of a nun by her father. After witnessing
injustices and questioning her own faith, she flees the convent in search
of a better life. Her taste of freedom beyond the confines of the convent
walls is cut short and she is soon recaptured, tortured and whipped for
her defiance of the church. Befriending Sister Agathe, who shares her
hatred of men, Flavia plots a rebellion. A bloody, violent confrontation
ensues as she leads Muslim warriors to attack, rape and murder her friends
in the convent. From a confused nun questioning her faith, to a violent
dominating leader, Flavia's taste of absolute power comes at a dear price.
Call FLAVIA THE HERETIC what you will... a bold statement on feminism
and female independence or a just one of the goriest exploitation films
ever made.
An Italian/French
co-production; widescreen (1.78:1), uncut (101 min.) version in DVD
encoded for REGION 1 (USA), playable on any American DVD machine; in
English, language; bonus includes still gallery, liner Notes & video
interview with the star, Florinda Bolkan.
For 18+ year old viewers only.
Violence/Adult
Material/Gore/Nudity/S&M/Rape: Viewer discretion is advised.
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