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Puro siccome un angelo papà mi fece monaco... di Monza
A noble family assigns their younger son to the convent. The youngster has an affair with a novice, who becomes pregnant. The brothers, exasperated by his arrogance, denounce him to the Inquisition. As a punishment, the boy is walled up alive and released after fifty years. Due to a mysterious miracle, however, he remained as he is, just like the novice he impaled.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, forced by her father to become a nun, struggles with her vows and desires. She finds herself attracted to a young man, leading to a series of comedic and rebellious situations within the convent walls. The film explores themes of religious hypocrisy and youthful rebellion against strict societal norms.
Critical Reception
This film is a typical example of Italian 'sex comedy' or 'commedia sexy all'italiana' from the late 1960s and early 1970s. While popular with audiences at the time for its risqué themes and star, it was generally not well-received by critics, who often dismissed such films as low-brow or lacking artistic merit. Its appeal lies in its lighthearted, often suggestive, humor and its portrayal of societal constraints being challenged.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and suggestive comedic approach.
Seen as a product of its time, reflecting the trends of Italian sex comedies.
Criticized for its predictable plot and shallow character development by more serious film reviewers.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is difficult to gauge through aggregate scores, but films of this genre were often popular for their entertainment value and escapist themes, despite critical dismissal.
Fun Fact
The film stars Gloria Guida, who became a major sex symbol in Italy during the 1970s, appearing in numerous 'commedia sexy' films.
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