Anarchist nuns
Anarchist nuns

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Anarchist nuns

1986
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Greek

The daughters of a big shipowner, bored by the boredom of wealth, enter a convent as novices. Spontaneous, cheerful and irrepressible as they are, they almost turn it into a disco.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Renato De MariaGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of nuns, dissatisfied with the rigid rules of their convent, decide to embrace a life of crime to fund their charitable work. Led by a charismatic Mother Superior, they engage in a series of daring heists, using their perceived innocence as a cover. Their activities soon attract the attention of both the authorities and the criminal underworld.

Critical Reception

This Italian comedy crime film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its premise outlandish and the execution lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark humor and unique concept, while others found it nonsensical and poorly developed.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of anarchist nuns engaging in crime is its most notable, albeit bizarre, element.

  • Critics found the plot to be convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss, leading to a generally unfavorable reception.

  • Some viewers enjoyed the campy nature and Brigitte Nielsen's performance, but it was not enough to salvage the film for most.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized reception. Some viewers found the film to be a unique and darkly humorous experience, while others criticized its nonsensical plot and poor execution.

Fun Fact

Brigitte Nielsen, known for her roles in 'Rocky IV' and 'Red Sonja,' took on a more comedic and unconventional role in this Italian production.

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