Sex Life in a Convent
Sex Life in a Convent

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Sex Life in a Convent

1972
Movie
92 min
German

120 schoolgirls live in a Catholic boarding school for girls together with nuns, who teach them, but secular teachers are also employed here. Behind the conservative façade of decency, discipline and order, there are unsuspected sexual abysses.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: David DurstonGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of nuns in a secluded convent discover that their leader is hoarding a stash of forbidden wine, leading to a series of wild, Dionysian revelries. As the nuns indulge in the illicit pleasures, their strict vows are put to the test, resulting in chaotic and darkly comedic situations.

Critical Reception

This exploitation film is known for its campy and over-the-top portrayal of convent life, appealing to a niche audience seeking unconventional, low-budget cinema. Critically, it's often viewed as a relic of its time, more notable for its sensationalist premise than its cinematic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bizarre and humorous take on a taboo subject.

  • Criticized for its low production values and gratuitous elements.

  • Appreciated by cult film enthusiasts for its unique, campy nature.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status, but those available often highlight its campy humor and the sheer absurdity of its premise, while acknowledging its limitations as a film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced during the height of the "sexploitation" film era, capitalizing on sensationalist themes for commercial appeal.

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