Ahead of a release in the UK through MUBI, the distributor has released a brand new trailer for Paul Verhoeven’s Bendetta. The film makes its debut in cinemas on 15th April, and then onto MUBI itself from the 1st July.
Set in the late 17th century and inspired by true events, a woman joins a convent in Pescia, Tuscany as a plague ravages the land that surrounds it. Capable of performing miracles from an early age, Benedetta becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair that will threaten to shake the Church to its core.
Bendetta is inspired by the book Immodest Acts, written by historian Judith C Brown, and stars Virginie Efira (Elle, In Bed with Victoria, Sibyl), Charlotte Rampling (45 Years, Red Sparrow, Swimming Pool), Daphné Patakia (Nimic), Lambert Wilson (The Matrix Reloaded, Catwoman) and Olivier Rabourdin (Eastern Boys, Of Gods and Men(. It was co-written by David Birke, who partnered with Verhoeven to write Elle.
The film premiered at last year’s Cannes Film festival, which took place in July. I still haven’t managed to see this film, but look forward to when it finally releases here in April.
Check out the new trailer below.
