Beyond the Walls

Beyond the Walls (1985)

Released: 1985-09-01 Duration: 1hr 58min
Genres: Drama Romance
Rating 5.1

Overview

This 1985 Spanish film reveals one of the many terrible aspects of 16th century Spain, still plagued by the radical Christian Inquisition, one of a plethora of difficulties Spaniards faced at the time. Spanish super star Carmen Maura plays a nun who agrees to a selfless scam, a fake stigmata, only to avoid separation from her lover, another nun. It's a serious and passionate work, highlighting the theme of outspoken women-against-repression, seen in other good gay and lesbian films. This is not a lesbian "Nun sense" or another "Dark Habits" (by Almodovar, which also starred Carmen Maura, and also set in a Spanish convent, with some lesbian nuns). Perhaps, best of all, 'Extramuros' is realistic and frank. It isn't shy about its characters' sexuality. Their sexuality, and the film as a whole are genuine.

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Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language es
Popularity 1.178

Directed By

Miguel Picazo

Crew

Director
Miguel Picazo
Director of Photography
Teo Escamilla
Screenplay
Miguel Picazo
Original Music Composer
José Nieto
Producer
Antonio Martín

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