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Film Review – Virginie Efira Channels a Yearning for Motherhood in ‘Other People’s Children’

When an actress astounds in a particular role, it’s very worth watching for what they do next. Virginie Efira was a revelation (religious pun intended) in 2021’s Benedetta, directed by Paul Verhoeven, portraying a nun who believes herself to have true divine inspiration. She’s been touring the festival circuit since with Madeleine Collins and Paris…

Film at Lincoln Center and UniFrance Announce the 28th Rendez-Vous with French Cinema Festival, March 2-12

UNIFRANCE AND FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCE THE COMPLETE LINEUP FOR THE 28TH RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA, MARCH 2–12  Opening Night—Alice Winocour’s Revoir Paris starring Virginie Efira,with Winocour and Efira in person The annual French cinema showcase celebrates the latest from Arnaud Desplechin, Louis Garrel, Rachid Hami, Christophe Honoré, Cédric Ido, Patricia Mazuy, Dominik Moll, Rebecca Zlotowski, and…

Film Review – ‘Benedetta’ is a Mesmerizing Portrait of Religion, Romance, and Fervor

There are few things in this world that are as universal and influential as religion. Innumerable faiths have different visions of what a deity might look like, but many espouse fierce devotion and lifelong penitence for actions in front of an all-powerful being capable of eternal judgment. Countless wars have been started in the name…

BENEDETTA : NEW TEASER TRAILE / Directed by Paul Verhoeven

A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the relationship between the two women develops into a romantic love affair. Based on Judith C. Brown’s Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy. CAST: Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Lambert Wilson, Daphne…