1 00:00:47,600 --> 00:00:57,566 Kristal Film presents a Joe D'Amato film 2 00:00:58,011 --> 00:01:07,977 Images in a Convent 3 00:01:58,704 --> 00:02:04,768 Written by Tom Salima 4 00:02:05,344 --> 00:02:11,305 Film Editors Vincenzo Vanni Roberto Savoca 5 00:02:14,087 --> 00:02:22,222 Music by Nico Fidenco, directed by G. Dell'Orso 6 00:02:22,962 --> 00:02:30,801 Director of Photography Aristide Massaccesi 7 00:02:32,038 --> 00:02:37,533 Executive Producer Oscar Santaniello 8 00:02:39,045 --> 00:02:47,976 Directed by Joe D'Amato 9 00:02:49,889 --> 00:02:53,154 This Film is based on ''La religieuse'' by Denis Diderot 10 00:02:54,460 --> 00:02:56,257 Where is the fruit, Ceso? 11 00:02:56,496 --> 00:02:58,361 Your Eminence will be here soon 12 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:04,463 I am sorry Sister Marta, it has happened again 13 00:03:05,738 --> 00:03:07,706 It was him. 14 00:03:14,914 --> 00:03:16,882 Nonsense, I don't want to hear those superstitions 15 00:03:17,216 --> 00:03:18,012 do you understand? 16 00:03:19,418 --> 00:03:20,146 Yes. 17 00:03:21,087 --> 00:03:23,385 Go now, they are coming. 18 00:03:30,796 --> 00:03:33,065 My apologies, your Eminence 19 00:03:33,065 --> 00:03:37,024 we try not to let news from the outside reach us. 20 00:03:38,738 --> 00:03:41,474 Mother Superior, these are noble words. 21 00:03:41,474 --> 00:03:44,375 I am aware what I ask is not easy. 22 00:03:44,911 --> 00:03:46,708 The father of the countess Isabella 23 00:03:46,979 --> 00:03:49,849 was a pious and righteous man 24 00:03:49,849 --> 00:03:51,180 Just before passing away 25 00:03:51,250 --> 00:03:56,347 he asked me to protect Isabella from her uncle, Don Ascanio. 26 00:03:57,356 --> 00:03:59,688 I heard he is a heartless person. 27 00:04:00,626 --> 00:04:04,892 He is worse than that. He is vicious and corrupt 28 00:04:05,064 --> 00:04:07,055 and unfortunately Isabella is very close to him. 29 00:04:07,400 --> 00:04:08,890 Your Eminence thinks her uncle 30 00:04:09,035 --> 00:04:11,503 will try to influence her negatively? 31 00:04:12,205 --> 00:04:17,074 I brought her here because I think we can still save her soul. 32 00:04:18,277 --> 00:04:21,474 I am at your service, Your Eminence. 33 00:04:21,747 --> 00:04:25,148 I know goodness guides your actions. 34 00:04:26,352 --> 00:04:30,652 Thank you Mother. Isabella is a proud and lofty woman 35 00:04:30,723 --> 00:04:34,056 my hope is that she will decide to take her vows 36 00:04:34,160 --> 00:04:35,559 obviously with your help. 37 00:04:35,795 --> 00:04:39,561 Against her will? With no authentic call? 38 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:42,700 This would offend God, Your Eminence. 39 00:04:42,802 --> 00:04:44,861 Not necessarily, Sister Angela. 40 00:04:45,738 --> 00:04:50,573 This will protect her from Don Ascanio's attempts to abduct her. 41 00:04:52,011 --> 00:04:59,144 When things calm down, we would release her from her vows 42 00:05:00,353 --> 00:05:01,217 if she wishes. 43 00:05:02,521 --> 00:05:05,456 My obedience is to the church of God, Your Eminence 44 00:05:05,625 --> 00:05:09,925 but you are asking me to obey the church of the world. 45 00:05:11,397 --> 00:05:15,265 Unfortunately in my position I am required to deal with this. 46 00:05:16,836 --> 00:05:21,296 I have no doubts the peacefulness of this place 47 00:05:21,641 --> 00:05:23,768 will work the miracle. 48 00:05:25,344 --> 00:05:28,336 Now I have to rush to Milan. 49 00:05:28,881 --> 00:05:30,576 As you wish, Your Eminence 50 00:05:31,617 --> 00:05:33,915 please tell your coachman to avoid the forest 51 00:05:34,320 --> 00:05:36,618 it is dangerous to travel across, especially at night. 52 00:05:43,629 --> 00:05:46,291 Welcome to Santa Fiora, My name is Sister Giulia 53 00:05:46,399 --> 00:05:47,525 and she is Sister Consolata. 54 00:05:47,833 --> 00:05:50,028 And I am Isabella, countess of Lignate. 55 00:05:52,872 --> 00:05:54,601 What do you want? Are you my servants? 56 00:05:55,074 --> 00:05:58,407 No, we are to help you as sisters. 57 00:05:58,711 --> 00:06:01,612 The Mother Superior wants you to wear this. 58 00:06:02,515 --> 00:06:05,348 Do you really think I will wear this? 59 00:06:07,053 --> 00:06:08,452 It is not good for my skin. 60 00:06:12,792 --> 00:06:14,851 Two underskirts, four shirts and 61 00:06:15,161 --> 00:06:19,427 two pairs of socks and 1, 2, 3 ... 62 00:06:23,536 --> 00:06:27,131 Mother, Isabella is here 63 00:06:30,443 --> 00:06:34,038 Sister Giulia, Sister Veronica you may leave now. 64 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:44,853 Welcome to Santa Fiora, Isabella. In this peaceful place ... 65 00:06:47,827 --> 00:06:50,591 Cover up, I said cover up. 66 00:07:00,606 --> 00:07:04,042 I won't judge your insolence, daughter 67 00:07:05,878 --> 00:07:08,711 it is my duty to forgive and to understand. 68 00:07:16,956 --> 00:07:20,551 You are here to find peace in the serenity of this convent 69 00:07:21,293 --> 00:07:23,523 Is this the reason you are keeping me prisoner? 70 00:07:25,631 --> 00:07:27,360 You are here because of your father's will 71 00:07:27,466 --> 00:07:28,728 and the church recommendation 72 00:07:29,969 --> 00:07:32,631 aren't those good reasons for obedience? 73 00:07:33,739 --> 00:07:35,229 Why don't you admit that I am here 74 00:07:35,307 --> 00:07:36,604 because of Cardinal Dell'Aio's plot. 75 00:07:38,978 --> 00:07:42,277 Daughter, how dare you to speak like that of a pious person? 76 00:07:42,748 --> 00:07:43,942 I warn you Mother. 77 00:07:44,383 --> 00:07:46,874 My uncle will not tolerate such an abuse 78 00:07:47,353 --> 00:07:49,344 and he will do everything to take me away from here. 79 00:07:50,556 --> 00:07:52,786 I will not ask you to take the vows, Isabella 80 00:07:54,493 --> 00:07:56,324 becoming a nun is a struggle against nature 81 00:07:57,563 --> 00:08:01,556 The sacrifices are inhumane and are worthy 82 00:08:02,668 --> 00:08:10,575 only if done with humility, love and charity of the heart. 83 00:08:12,044 --> 00:08:14,740 This is something you cannot possibly achieve. 84 00:08:15,080 --> 00:08:19,608 It would mean to sacrifice your pride. 85 00:08:20,019 --> 00:08:21,486 What do you know about love 86 00:08:21,654 --> 00:08:22,678 about the kisses of a man that loves you 87 00:08:22,855 --> 00:08:24,652 of the arms of a man that hold you? 88 00:08:25,691 --> 00:08:28,888 I have tried all these and I will not forget them. 89 00:08:29,695 --> 00:08:30,423 And how would I forget? 90 00:08:30,529 --> 00:08:31,996 With your useless prayers? 91 00:08:32,731 --> 00:08:36,895 Daughter, you are cursing, I am not going to listen to you 92 00:08:37,303 --> 00:08:39,999 go back to your cell, that's an order. 93 00:15:48,767 --> 00:15:49,893 Ascanio. 94 00:19:31,923 --> 00:19:34,949 Sister Marta, please forgive me 95 00:19:36,194 --> 00:19:39,686 I cannot forgive your lust, come with me 96 00:20:10,395 --> 00:20:11,828 What you have done is terrible. 97 00:20:17,302 --> 00:20:20,169 I repent, I repent with all my soul, forgive me. 98 00:24:25,216 --> 00:24:26,205 Oh no. 99 00:24:52,110 --> 00:24:54,578 Calm down, sisters. Please don't panic. 100 00:24:54,913 --> 00:24:56,471 It is nothing, stay calm. Stay calm 101 00:24:59,017 --> 00:25:01,451 I am sure there is nothing to worry about. 102 00:25:01,953 --> 00:25:02,817 Calm down sisters, please. 103 00:25:03,054 --> 00:25:03,611 Where is Sister Marta? 104 00:25:03,755 --> 00:25:04,847 In her cell. 105 00:25:04,956 --> 00:25:06,321 Let's call her, Sister Veronica. 106 00:25:06,891 --> 00:25:08,051 Yes. 107 00:25:13,064 --> 00:25:16,966 I am ashamed, Lord, but I did not intend to do that 108 00:25:17,168 --> 00:25:19,568 something that I can't explain happened inside me. 109 00:25:19,971 --> 00:25:23,065 Something I couldn't resist, please forgive me. 110 00:25:34,219 --> 00:25:34,844 Sister Marta, where were you? 111 00:25:34,986 --> 00:25:37,147 In the chapel, what's happening? 112 00:25:37,255 --> 00:25:39,450 I don't know, something serious has happened. 113 00:26:04,949 --> 00:26:06,211 Oh lord! Is he dead? 114 00:26:06,518 --> 00:26:07,280 I don't know. 115 00:26:12,757 --> 00:26:15,191 He is breathing, go back with the others. 116 00:26:21,232 --> 00:26:22,096 Careful. 117 00:26:28,172 --> 00:26:29,605 Sister, are we in danger? 118 00:26:29,774 --> 00:26:31,469 No, don't worry. 119 00:26:31,643 --> 00:26:34,237 Blessed Virgin, thank you. What was that noise? 120 00:26:34,379 --> 00:26:35,676 There is a young man injured in the garden 121 00:26:35,813 --> 00:26:37,212 Sister Angela is taking care of him. 122 00:27:30,401 --> 00:27:33,837 Mother, our Rule forbids us to host a man under our roof. 123 00:27:34,005 --> 00:27:35,370 I know, Sister Marta. 124 00:27:35,540 --> 00:27:37,030 But we also have the duty of charity 125 00:27:37,241 --> 00:27:39,266 and we are bound to respect the right of asylum. 126 00:27:39,477 --> 00:27:41,968 The convent is too far from a village 127 00:27:42,313 --> 00:27:44,941 who else would rescue that poor man? 128 00:27:46,684 --> 00:27:49,016 You are right, Mother. Isn't it strange what has happened? 129 00:27:49,153 --> 00:27:50,780 Oh no, unfortunately it is not the first time 130 00:27:50,955 --> 00:27:53,253 brigands assault those who travel across the forest. 131 00:27:54,192 --> 00:27:56,922 Still, I don't understand what brought the young man this far 132 00:27:57,362 --> 00:27:59,626 there is only our convent in these hills. 133 00:27:59,831 --> 00:28:02,095 Maybe he was lost, who knows? 134 00:28:03,101 --> 00:28:06,901 Go now, and do as I ordered. 135 00:28:16,314 --> 00:28:18,248 Mother, you asked for me? 136 00:28:19,517 --> 00:28:25,149 Yes, Sister Veronica, ask Ceso to come and see me. 137 00:28:26,190 --> 00:28:28,181 Also, we have to bring some food to that man 138 00:28:30,061 --> 00:28:32,461 I want you to do that. 139 00:28:32,997 --> 00:28:34,021 At your service, Mother. 140 00:28:34,432 --> 00:28:36,923 I am old enough not to be led into temptation. 141 00:28:37,168 --> 00:28:41,298 Sister Veronica, I will not tolerate such language. 142 00:28:42,206 --> 00:28:43,400 I am sorry Mother. 143 00:29:00,758 --> 00:29:02,623 They say he is very handsome and gentle 144 00:29:02,894 --> 00:29:05,124 and that he fought against the brigands like a lion 145 00:29:05,963 --> 00:29:07,328 maybe the brigands are still around. 146 00:29:08,232 --> 00:29:09,324 Why do you want to scare me? 147 00:29:09,467 --> 00:29:10,661 No, I want you to be ready. 148 00:29:10,935 --> 00:29:13,597 What would you do if those sons of Satan appeared here? 149 00:29:14,605 --> 00:29:16,232 I would be dead scared, what else? 150 00:29:16,607 --> 00:29:18,734 No, I meant, what if they would rape you? 151 00:29:19,277 --> 00:29:20,369 I'd rather die. 152 00:29:20,611 --> 00:29:22,511 I'd rather be a martyr. 153 00:29:22,780 --> 00:29:24,611 Oh Virgin Mary, what are you saying? 154 00:29:34,158 --> 00:29:35,250 Take it. 155 00:29:35,993 --> 00:29:36,482 Thanks. 156 00:29:37,128 --> 00:29:38,891 Do you want some, Sister Marta? 157 00:29:39,097 --> 00:29:41,622 It's so kind of you to bring this to me. 158 00:29:42,266 --> 00:29:43,062 No thank you. 159 00:29:43,668 --> 00:29:46,569 I told you that I have learned to repress all pleasures of the flesh. 160 00:29:47,338 --> 00:29:50,364 I know, you even refused a necklace 161 00:29:50,475 --> 00:29:54,070 that would be envied by any woman, sit here next to me. 162 00:29:56,514 --> 00:29:58,709 Your friendship is the best present for me. 163 00:30:00,985 --> 00:30:02,452 You deserve more, Sister Marta. 164 00:30:03,554 --> 00:30:05,112 When I get out of here and you'll see. 165 00:30:05,556 --> 00:30:08,491 I'll convince the cardinal that this convent 166 00:30:08,693 --> 00:30:11,355 would have no better Superior than you. 167 00:30:11,896 --> 00:30:14,387 Do you want me to commit the sin of pride? 168 00:30:15,399 --> 00:30:19,392 Oh no, I just want to be your friend. 169 00:30:23,107 --> 00:30:24,369 You have to get rid of that 170 00:30:24,709 --> 00:30:28,406 the Rule forbids us to keep profane images in our cell. 171 00:30:31,182 --> 00:30:32,479 There is nothing wrong with it. 172 00:30:33,551 --> 00:30:36,418 He is Don Ascanio, my dear uncle 173 00:30:36,888 --> 00:30:39,823 He can not help if he doesn't know that I am here. 174 00:30:40,158 --> 00:30:41,022 I was thinking of that young man 175 00:30:41,392 --> 00:30:42,723 tell me what do you know about him? 176 00:30:43,261 --> 00:30:45,422 Only what I've said. His name is Guido Bencio 177 00:30:45,630 --> 00:30:47,291 he is an artist or something like that. 178 00:30:49,801 --> 00:30:52,235 Sister Marta, please do your best so I can meet him 179 00:30:52,370 --> 00:30:53,098 speak to him. 180 00:30:54,205 --> 00:30:55,399 No, that's impossible. 181 00:30:55,506 --> 00:30:56,768 I would do everything for you 182 00:30:56,908 --> 00:30:58,500 but Mother Superior gave strict orders 183 00:30:59,010 --> 00:30:59,669 I am sorry. 184 00:30:59,811 --> 00:31:02,041 In this case, let's make something up, an excuse 185 00:31:02,280 --> 00:31:05,477 I absolutely have to speak to him. 186 00:31:10,054 --> 00:31:11,885 Magnificent, celestial 187 00:31:12,456 --> 00:31:14,185 they should canonize you for the way you cook. 188 00:31:14,425 --> 00:31:16,222 Shut up! You are not an atheist, are you? 189 00:31:17,862 --> 00:31:18,658 Quite the opposite 190 00:31:19,530 --> 00:31:21,464 I would be more devoted than you 191 00:31:21,699 --> 00:31:22,825 but I am scared of the idea of paradise 192 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:24,331 it is probably an extremely boring place. 193 00:31:24,902 --> 00:31:26,028 Oh Jesus 194 00:31:30,508 --> 00:31:31,770 I can always change my mind. 195 00:31:33,644 --> 00:31:35,635 Maybe it is not by chance that I ended up here 196 00:31:36,280 --> 00:31:38,874 you could treat my soul as you treat my body. 197 00:31:39,183 --> 00:31:40,411 No doubt, Sir. 198 00:31:40,651 --> 00:31:43,814 There is only one problem; I would have to stay close to you 199 00:31:44,388 --> 00:31:46,618 if only I could get a room in the convent. 200 00:31:47,558 --> 00:31:49,185 This is impossible, that's the Rule. 201 00:31:49,493 --> 00:31:51,757 Maybe I can convince the Mother Superior, who knows? 202 00:31:52,029 --> 00:31:53,326 She is an extraordinary woman 203 00:31:53,497 --> 00:31:55,397 and she is inflexible with her principles. 204 00:31:55,766 --> 00:31:56,755 You can say that. 205 00:31:58,736 --> 00:32:01,864 She hasn't come to see me, tell her I want to speak to her. 206 00:32:02,540 --> 00:32:05,065 Believe me Isabella, this is not the right thing. 207 00:32:05,343 --> 00:32:08,039 Isabella, don't at impulsively. 208 00:32:09,347 --> 00:32:11,042 By pretending to follow the Mother Superior 209 00:32:11,249 --> 00:32:13,774 you would get what you want. 210 00:32:15,119 --> 00:32:16,177 You speak better than a woman of the world 211 00:32:16,254 --> 00:32:17,585 considering that you are a nun. 212 00:32:18,689 --> 00:32:23,353 Careful Isabella, do not forget what I wear. 213 00:32:24,028 --> 00:32:26,462 Sorry Sister Marta, believe me 214 00:32:26,998 --> 00:32:28,590 if I stay here any longer I will go crazy. 215 00:32:28,733 --> 00:32:30,291 All right. I will help you. 216 00:32:30,635 --> 00:32:32,865 But what tells you we can trust that man. 217 00:32:34,005 --> 00:32:35,302 You said that he is a gentleman. 218 00:32:35,840 --> 00:32:40,106 This is what I think, but looks can be deceiving. 219 00:32:41,045 --> 00:32:43,275 We are not going to have another opportunity like this. 220 00:32:43,447 --> 00:32:44,539 Please, let me speak to him. 221 00:32:45,883 --> 00:32:49,284 No Isabella, I won't leave you alone with that man 222 00:32:50,087 --> 00:32:51,850 I will speak to him, I promise 223 00:32:52,890 --> 00:32:54,357 but I have to wait for the right moment 224 00:32:54,992 --> 00:32:55,481 if Mother Superior finds out 225 00:32:55,593 --> 00:32:59,427 we will be in trouble. Isabella, I am doing this only for you. 226 00:33:27,124 --> 00:33:28,455 You asked to speak to me, Sir. 227 00:33:29,660 --> 00:33:30,854 I wanted to see you again. 228 00:33:33,931 --> 00:33:35,626 Speak, I don't have much time. 229 00:33:36,434 --> 00:33:39,403 I am dying. No, not because of my injury. 230 00:33:40,404 --> 00:33:45,364 Your hands worked a miracle. I am dying of loneliness. 231 00:33:46,844 --> 00:33:48,436 Sister Veronica told me of your request 232 00:33:50,281 --> 00:33:51,805 what you ask is impossible. 233 00:33:53,150 --> 00:33:57,086 Impossible is a cruel word and you are not cruel, I am sure. 234 00:33:58,389 --> 00:34:00,619 Do you know why I asked for a room in the convent? 235 00:34:04,929 --> 00:34:07,261 We will do our best to treat you here as well. 236 00:34:08,165 --> 00:34:10,633 It is not that, it is to be next to you. 237 00:34:11,202 --> 00:34:15,002 Sir, I will not tolerate your language any further. 238 00:34:15,973 --> 00:34:19,431 No, please, do not get me wrong, danger lurks out there 239 00:34:20,745 --> 00:34:24,442 and I am the only one who can protect the convent. 240 00:34:26,217 --> 00:34:28,344 Our fate is in God's will. 241 00:34:28,719 --> 00:34:32,815 There is no wealth here to attract criminals 242 00:34:33,424 --> 00:34:37,383 other than a few silver candlesticks in the chapel. 243 00:34:39,030 --> 00:34:42,557 You have more than that, Mother. Your virtues, for example. 244 00:34:44,268 --> 00:34:45,166 What do you mean? 245 00:34:46,037 --> 00:34:49,029 I mean, I am a man, and you, under the vest, you are a woman. 246 00:34:49,740 --> 00:34:50,263 Sir 247 00:34:50,374 --> 00:34:54,401 No, be honest, why did you asked the gardener to leave? 248 00:34:54,612 --> 00:34:55,909 You wanted us to remain alone? 249 00:34:56,047 --> 00:34:57,071 How dare you? 250 00:34:58,849 --> 00:34:59,315 Mother 251 00:35:00,951 --> 00:35:01,940 Are you Ok? 252 00:35:03,854 --> 00:35:06,482 Please don't leave me, I need you ... 253 00:35:07,658 --> 00:35:09,319 I need to feel your body 254 00:35:14,532 --> 00:35:15,556 Leave me, please 255 00:35:19,937 --> 00:35:20,995 No, do not resist 256 00:35:21,105 --> 00:35:24,871 I need to feel your body against mine. 257 00:35:27,845 --> 00:35:28,812 Leave me 258 00:35:29,880 --> 00:35:31,643 Do not say what you are not feeling in your heart. 259 00:35:32,316 --> 00:35:34,910 Calm down, I won't hurt you. 260 00:35:35,719 --> 00:35:37,050 Mother, Sister Marta. 261 00:35:37,288 --> 00:35:37,947 Help me. 262 00:35:38,222 --> 00:35:39,655 Leave her, are you crazy, come Mother 263 00:35:42,660 --> 00:35:44,525 let's get out of here. 264 00:36:03,280 --> 00:36:04,338 Sister Marta, is that you? 265 00:36:12,089 --> 00:36:12,817 Isabella! 266 00:36:13,290 --> 00:36:14,723 I understand your surprise. 267 00:36:15,292 --> 00:36:16,725 I know whom you were waiting for. 268 00:36:17,795 --> 00:36:19,319 I bet the Superior doesn't imagine 269 00:36:19,497 --> 00:36:21,431 what is happening in this bed 270 00:36:21,499 --> 00:36:22,591 is that right Sister Lacinia? 271 00:36:23,667 --> 00:36:26,261 Think what would happen if she found out? 272 00:36:27,972 --> 00:36:30,839 No, please, please, don't tell her 273 00:36:31,175 --> 00:36:32,403 I won't do it again, I swear 274 00:36:33,777 --> 00:36:37,804 What do I are of your repentance? I will not say anything. 275 00:36:38,516 --> 00:36:40,916 Thank you, you have my eternal gratitude. 276 00:36:42,019 --> 00:36:44,544 Sister Lacinia, you have to prove me it to me. 277 00:36:44,989 --> 00:36:47,423 Anything, ask me anything. 278 00:36:48,826 --> 00:36:50,953 I want you to bring a message to that man. 279 00:36:51,395 --> 00:36:52,327 That's impossible. 280 00:36:52,496 --> 00:36:56,091 It is impossible for me but not for you, they keep an eye on me. 281 00:36:57,434 --> 00:37:00,494 I was hoping that Sister Marta would help me, but she won't. 282 00:37:00,804 --> 00:37:07,903 So you'll do it. You have to, otherwise I will speak. 283 00:38:05,202 --> 00:38:05,998 Sister Lacinia. 284 00:38:08,539 --> 00:38:09,972 Sister Marta, I don't ... 285 00:38:10,307 --> 00:38:13,504 No, don't say anything, I know why you are here 286 00:38:15,679 --> 00:38:16,611 does it still hurt? 287 00:38:17,181 --> 00:38:19,081 Yes, it is all burning. 288 00:38:20,818 --> 00:38:24,777 A purifying burn, Sister that will keep hellfire away. 289 00:38:53,951 --> 00:38:55,111 Thank you Sister Marta 290 00:38:56,086 --> 00:38:58,850 when you touch me the pain vanishes. 291 00:39:01,792 --> 00:39:03,054 That's because I love you, sister. 292 00:39:03,827 --> 00:39:05,488 Because you are the sweetest 293 00:39:06,030 --> 00:39:08,931 and I want to rescue you from desire and sin. 294 00:44:22,045 --> 00:44:26,209 Sister Consolata, wake up, the devil is here, in the convent. 295 00:45:08,492 --> 00:45:09,754 Mother, hurry up. 296 00:45:13,497 --> 00:45:15,590 Sister Veronica, what's happened? Speak. 297 00:45:16,166 --> 00:45:19,033 Sacrilegious, Mother, in the church, hurry up. 298 00:45:22,706 --> 00:45:24,003 What's happened? 299 00:46:12,856 --> 00:46:16,724 Hurry up, look, over there, by the altar, look. 300 00:46:19,129 --> 00:46:25,967 No, no, look here he is again, look. 301 00:46:32,509 --> 00:46:34,670 Lord help us. 302 00:46:38,815 --> 00:46:40,783 Oh God. 303 00:46:44,187 --> 00:46:45,415 Lord. 304 00:47:24,594 --> 00:47:25,652 Sister Marta, is terrible, 305 00:47:26,496 --> 00:47:29,863 we are all victims of a nightmare or God has abandoned us. 306 00:47:30,267 --> 00:47:32,258 That was not a hallucination, Mother. . 307 00:47:32,803 --> 00:47:35,966 We have all seen those Sacrilegious images 308 00:47:41,144 --> 00:47:43,009 I have to face the facts, Sister Marta. 309 00:47:44,080 --> 00:47:45,411 I don't know what we did wrong 310 00:47:45,615 --> 00:47:49,642 but we have to get rid of this curse. 311 00:47:51,788 --> 00:47:52,846 What you want to do, Mother? 312 00:47:53,557 --> 00:47:56,025 I will call Padre Arnaldo, the exorcist. 313 00:47:58,195 --> 00:48:00,186 Please go to the Abbey and ask for him. 314 00:48:01,731 --> 00:48:03,028 With his help, God willing 315 00:48:04,000 --> 00:48:06,468 we will restore calm and serenity in the convent. 316 00:48:07,671 --> 00:48:10,162 I will speak to the cardinal 317 00:48:11,141 --> 00:48:13,302 I will give back the authority he gave me 318 00:48:14,311 --> 00:48:19,408 and I will refer you, Sister Marta, as worthy to succeed in this ... 319 00:48:20,383 --> 00:48:22,146 What are you saying, Mother? I am not worthy. 320 00:48:23,987 --> 00:48:27,184 Please, obey, you will leave at dawn. 321 00:48:28,258 --> 00:48:30,055 But be careful, Sister Marta 322 00:48:31,228 --> 00:48:33,526 I would not forgive myself if something were to happen to you. 323 00:48:34,297 --> 00:48:35,264 Thank you Mother. 324 00:48:35,599 --> 00:48:38,534 I will walk through the hills to avoid any nasty experience. 325 00:48:39,502 --> 00:48:42,335 You can leave, Sister Marta. I am going to pray. 326 00:48:57,587 --> 00:48:59,782 Countess Isabella is waiting for you. Here. 327 00:48:59,856 --> 00:49:01,289 Tell her I will be there in one hour. 328 00:49:01,625 --> 00:49:03,388 I will wait for everyone to be asleep. 329 00:49:04,461 --> 00:49:07,658 Remember, second aisle, first door to the left. 330 00:49:07,797 --> 00:49:10,459 First door, thank you sister. One moment 331 00:49:11,668 --> 00:49:14,330 You see? It looks like the unknown god is spying on us. 332 00:49:14,671 --> 00:49:16,161 Do you also know the legend? 333 00:49:17,340 --> 00:49:19,706 The convent was built on top of pagan temple ruins 334 00:49:20,010 --> 00:49:21,739 and this angered him 335 00:49:22,045 --> 00:49:23,876 and lots of things have happened over the centuries: 336 00:49:24,347 --> 00:49:26,577 fires, pestilences, plunder. 337 00:49:27,517 --> 00:49:32,648 I am an artist, I make sculptures and I came over here to see him. 338 00:49:33,356 --> 00:49:35,290 I had heard it was a masterpiece 339 00:49:35,458 --> 00:49:38,655 but it is more than that. It seems alive, cruel 340 00:49:38,929 --> 00:49:43,389 with a terrifying strength. Look at its icy eyes. 341 00:49:43,900 --> 00:49:45,299 Leave me please. 342 00:49:45,802 --> 00:49:47,167 Can it be the devil? 343 00:49:53,877 --> 00:49:56,209 You gave an idea, my old friend, the devil. 344 00:49:56,613 --> 00:49:58,979 They will be so scared nobody will try to stop me. 345 00:50:23,506 --> 00:50:23,972 Yes. 346 00:50:29,479 --> 00:50:30,844 So, how did it go, tell me. 347 00:50:31,147 --> 00:50:31,977 He will come in one hour. 348 00:50:32,315 --> 00:50:32,804 How is he? 349 00:50:32,983 --> 00:50:34,041 He is handsome like an angel. 350 00:50:34,150 --> 00:50:36,015 No, it is not what I asked. 351 00:50:36,553 --> 00:50:37,542 Did you tell him what I want from him? 352 00:50:38,021 --> 00:50:39,818 Yes, of course and he will help. 353 00:50:40,123 --> 00:50:43,388 Was he honest? I mean, is he really a gentleman? 354 00:50:43,927 --> 00:50:47,226 How stupid, how can you tell if he is a gentleman or not? 355 00:50:47,497 --> 00:50:48,122 There was something, though ... 356 00:50:48,898 --> 00:50:49,762 What? Tell me. 357 00:50:51,434 --> 00:50:52,560 The way he looks at you 358 00:50:53,003 --> 00:50:54,231 there is an evil gleam in his eyes, false 359 00:50:54,838 --> 00:50:58,535 it scares you, like the eyes of the unknown god. 360 00:51:01,511 --> 00:51:04,742 If he does not help, it will be the end for me. 361 00:51:20,296 --> 00:51:21,160 Please, no, no. 362 00:51:21,531 --> 00:51:22,862 Don't be stupid. 363 00:51:32,375 --> 00:51:35,367 For me? Oh, it is wonderful but I can't. 364 00:51:37,447 --> 00:51:40,245 Why? I want to prove to you 365 00:51:41,751 --> 00:51:43,343 that I am your friend and I am not as proud as you think. 366 00:51:45,688 --> 00:51:47,986 Thank you, I have never seen something so beautiful 367 00:51:48,191 --> 00:51:49,123 but I cannot accept 368 00:51:49,459 --> 00:51:52,553 the Rule forbids us to own anything, it would be a sin. 369 00:51:54,831 --> 00:51:56,696 It would be if you were already a nun 370 00:51:57,434 --> 00:51:59,061 but you are not, like me. 371 00:51:59,836 --> 00:52:02,703 When I get out of here, you will come with me. Think Giulia. 372 00:52:03,606 --> 00:52:07,098 In my palace, as my lady and my friend. 373 00:52:08,378 --> 00:52:09,538 You would have beautiful dresses 374 00:52:09,646 --> 00:52:12,137 jewelry like this one. Men will court you. 375 00:52:12,515 --> 00:52:13,209 No, please. 376 00:52:14,317 --> 00:52:17,252 Do not lie, I know that you want it. 377 00:52:17,487 --> 00:52:22,049 Listen to me, you will do something for me, for both of us. 378 00:53:51,214 --> 00:53:54,012 At your service countess. Or sister if you prefer. 379 00:53:56,953 --> 00:53:59,922 My name is Guido Bencio, but you should know that 380 00:54:00,056 --> 00:54:01,853 since you asked for my help. 381 00:54:03,092 --> 00:54:06,721 It seems like they are holding you prisoner. You don't talk? 382 00:54:08,064 --> 00:54:09,122 I understand, you don't trust me. 383 00:54:10,099 --> 00:54:14,365 It is normal, you don't know me, but I myself have to trust you. 384 00:54:15,371 --> 00:54:17,703 It is a great risk, a kidnapping and a sacrilege 385 00:54:17,840 --> 00:54:18,772 means ending up on the gallows... 386 00:54:19,042 --> 00:54:20,407 and I do are about my neck, 387 00:54:20,710 --> 00:54:22,473 unless the stakes are worth the risk. 388 00:54:30,587 --> 00:54:34,921 Let me see. Is this my price? 389 00:54:36,593 --> 00:54:38,788 I have to admit it is a beautiful piece of jewelry 390 00:54:40,163 --> 00:54:40,993 but it is not enough. 391 00:54:42,799 --> 00:54:45,461 There is another gem that could convince me to take a risk: 392 00:54:45,602 --> 00:54:46,330 your beauty. 393 00:54:48,304 --> 00:54:49,737 You have to give if you want to receive 394 00:54:51,007 --> 00:54:52,269 and you have a lot to offer. 395 00:54:54,043 --> 00:54:54,634 You can't. 396 00:54:55,345 --> 00:54:59,008 Finally I hear your voice. They told me you were a tiger 397 00:54:59,282 --> 00:55:00,647 but you tremble like a lamb. 398 00:55:03,419 --> 00:55:04,249 No please. 399 00:58:46,843 --> 00:58:51,803 Free us from temptation, deliver us from evil. 400 00:58:57,320 --> 00:58:57,979 Let's go. 401 00:59:07,864 --> 00:59:08,888 I am Isabella di Lignate. 402 00:59:09,866 --> 00:59:10,230 You? 403 00:59:12,535 --> 00:59:14,560 Yes, and I am not the whore you think I am 404 00:59:14,837 --> 00:59:16,862 ready to rub myself against the first man. 405 00:59:17,306 --> 00:59:20,537 That's too bad, although I doubt this is true. 406 00:59:23,246 --> 00:59:24,645 And now that we have introduced ourselves 407 00:59:24,747 --> 00:59:27,045 could you explain what this game is about? 408 00:59:27,183 --> 00:59:29,208 I wanted to be sure that I could trust you. 409 00:59:29,519 --> 00:59:30,451 So? 410 00:59:30,786 --> 00:59:32,515 You are a dirty, insolent man. 411 00:59:32,922 --> 00:59:35,482 More, I am a sinner and a heartless man. 412 00:59:36,058 --> 00:59:37,184 Are you on sale? 413 00:59:37,493 --> 00:59:39,290 Yes, it is only a matter of price. 414 00:59:39,962 --> 00:59:40,929 Someone is coming. 415 00:59:41,931 --> 00:59:42,522 Hurry up. 416 00:59:46,736 --> 00:59:47,828 You know where to look for me. 417 01:00:09,559 --> 01:00:12,494 The devil, Lord save us. 418 01:01:10,786 --> 01:01:11,775 Go back to your cell 419 01:01:11,954 --> 01:01:14,252 not a word about what's happened or you will regret it. 420 01:01:15,358 --> 01:01:16,290 The same for you. 421 01:01:47,757 --> 01:01:51,625 Jesus, why do I have to see such things at my old age. 422 01:01:52,328 --> 01:01:56,025 How can you not believe in the unknown god's curse. 423 01:01:56,499 --> 01:01:59,400 Shut up, Sister Veronica. You are cursing? 424 01:02:00,236 --> 01:02:01,498 Hurry up, Sister Marta 425 01:02:02,104 --> 01:02:05,073 I hope that pious man will purge the devil out. 426 01:02:05,307 --> 01:02:06,296 Praise the Lord. 427 01:02:06,709 --> 01:02:07,539 Amen. 428 01:03:04,233 --> 01:03:06,292 What is that nun doing in the forest? 429 01:03:06,402 --> 01:03:07,027 I don't' know. 430 01:03:07,670 --> 01:03:09,001 Is she taking a walk? 431 01:03:10,206 --> 01:03:11,002 What is she doing then? 432 01:03:11,440 --> 01:03:12,702 Maybe she is going to the village. 433 01:03:18,814 --> 01:03:19,405 What should we do? 434 01:03:20,750 --> 01:03:23,378 Maybe the man that ran away told them about us 435 01:03:23,619 --> 01:03:25,746 and she is bringing the money to the village. 436 01:03:53,282 --> 01:03:56,342 Don't move sister, don't scream or I'll kill you. 437 01:04:01,757 --> 01:04:02,587 Is she dead? 438 01:04:02,925 --> 01:04:06,361 No, let's move her out of the path and search her. 439 01:04:09,999 --> 01:04:11,091 She is heavy. 440 01:04:11,467 --> 01:04:14,925 Of course, nuns eat every day, not like us. 441 01:04:15,838 --> 01:04:16,896 They eat well. 442 01:04:28,717 --> 01:04:34,246 Here is fine, let's see what she has. 443 01:04:51,006 --> 01:04:54,703 There is nothing here, no money. 444 01:04:55,544 --> 01:04:56,511 Nice tits. 445 01:04:57,012 --> 01:04:58,104 Let's see what she has in here 446 01:05:00,683 --> 01:05:02,048 she is like any other woman 447 01:05:05,120 --> 01:05:06,587 not bad. 448 01:05:09,291 --> 01:05:10,223 Look at her legs 449 01:05:10,526 --> 01:05:11,754 Tell me, have you ever screwed a nun? 450 01:05:12,628 --> 01:05:16,257 When I was with the Squinter we screwed the whole convent. 451 01:05:23,739 --> 01:05:24,763 Let's look how she is down there. 452 01:05:35,117 --> 01:05:36,175 She is a virgin. 453 01:05:36,352 --> 01:05:36,943 Really? 454 01:05:37,686 --> 01:05:40,587 She is a virgin, a virgin. 455 01:05:43,459 --> 01:05:45,086 She must be a recent nun. 456 01:05:45,494 --> 01:05:47,655 We really have to fuck her, or it will be bad for our reputation. 457 01:05:47,796 --> 01:05:48,091 You are right. 458 01:05:48,564 --> 01:05:54,230 You fucked the whole convent so I go first... 459 01:06:12,454 --> 01:06:13,443 Leave me. 460 01:06:18,627 --> 01:06:19,457 Stop. 461 01:06:25,734 --> 01:06:27,065 Stop or it will hurt. 462 01:06:39,949 --> 01:06:41,678 Be quiet, hold her. 463 01:06:51,226 --> 01:06:52,193 Hold her, let me do it. 464 01:06:58,133 --> 01:06:59,794 Be quiet, don't scream. 465 01:07:07,343 --> 01:07:09,004 Be quiet, here, take this. 466 01:07:27,296 --> 01:07:28,923 Be quiet, we are not killing you, 467 01:07:29,565 --> 01:07:30,623 take this 468 01:08:03,699 --> 01:08:05,098 a bit more, like that 469 01:08:33,996 --> 01:08:35,190 Come here. 470 01:08:35,464 --> 01:08:36,260 Leave me, leave me. 471 01:08:36,799 --> 01:08:37,697 Don't let her go, follow her. 472 01:08:39,802 --> 01:08:40,234 I can't. 473 01:08:40,335 --> 01:08:42,428 Let her go, she is going crazy. 474 01:08:42,738 --> 01:08:44,603 Follow her, go. 475 01:11:25,801 --> 01:11:29,032 Sister, you are saying that those infernal apparitions 476 01:11:29,538 --> 01:11:32,302 started with the arrival of the young lady. 477 01:11:32,708 --> 01:11:37,702 Yes, maybe they were called up by her tormented soul. 478 01:11:39,214 --> 01:11:41,512 If she was already holding a sin in her heart 479 01:11:41,717 --> 01:11:45,983 it was your duty to punish her immediately. 480 01:11:47,189 --> 01:11:51,250 Unfortunately, father, it is hard to realize 481 01:11:52,027 --> 01:11:56,020 how weak charity and piety can be sometimes. 482 01:11:58,367 --> 01:12:03,862 That's why Satan wins. 483 01:12:08,377 --> 01:12:12,973 We have to be strong in front of sin. 484 01:12:17,886 --> 01:12:20,286 I am the only one to blame for all this. 485 01:12:21,323 --> 01:12:22,620 Do you think this is enough? 486 01:12:22,891 --> 01:12:24,688 Mother Superior, your faith is a wall of pride 487 01:12:25,260 --> 01:12:27,694 You, with your foolish actions 488 01:12:27,863 --> 01:12:31,924 you have allowed lust and sin to enter this house of God 489 01:12:32,734 --> 01:12:35,294 There is no doubt the devil is here in the convent. 490 01:12:36,972 --> 01:12:39,202 Even if there was any doubt 491 01:12:40,142 --> 01:12:46,479 did you ask yourself why I was already on my way to the convent? 492 01:12:51,320 --> 01:12:56,280 That's true, Sister Marta never reached the village to call you. 493 01:12:56,858 --> 01:13:04,094 I had a feeling, it was the devil challenging me, but I will win. 494 01:13:08,937 --> 01:13:10,063 God be with you. 495 01:13:10,706 --> 01:13:15,040 Shut up, Mother, you offended Him with your actions 496 01:13:15,577 --> 01:13:19,274 I believe the devil is using Isabella . 497 01:13:20,415 --> 01:13:22,883 and he is also using the man 498 01:13:23,085 --> 01:13:26,452 whom you imprudently offered asylum 499 01:13:36,865 --> 01:13:41,234 Have you Mother, how can I say? Fornicated with that man? 500 01:13:50,479 --> 01:13:52,811 Sister, my sister 501 01:13:55,317 --> 01:14:00,584 I feel guilty for what has happened to you, forgive me 502 01:14:03,725 --> 01:14:05,818 Maybe God was kind with you 503 01:14:07,062 --> 01:14:09,121 granting you this madness 504 01:14:10,999 --> 01:14:13,991 and letting you forget the men's cruelty. 505 01:14:15,771 --> 01:14:20,834 For me, for all of us, it will be worse 506 01:14:23,578 --> 01:14:27,105 we will have to pay for our sin day by day 507 01:14:29,951 --> 01:14:34,718 and maybe all our prayers would not be enough. 508 01:15:36,351 --> 01:15:40,117 Listen to me, whoever you are, I am not scared of you. 509 01:15:40,455 --> 01:15:42,582 I don't want others to pay for me 510 01:15:43,592 --> 01:15:44,752 I am the one who is challenging you 511 01:15:45,494 --> 01:15:48,156 take me if you can, unknown God. 512 01:15:55,003 --> 01:15:57,096 I will exorcize the whole convent 513 01:15:58,006 --> 01:16:01,999 everybody has to remain in the cells until I am done. 514 01:16:02,444 --> 01:16:04,935 As you wish father, we will pray. 515 01:16:05,614 --> 01:16:09,607 No prayers. That will be worse since God is angry with you. 516 01:16:10,552 --> 01:16:13,919 But father, we have to pray to ask for forgiveness. 517 01:16:15,357 --> 01:16:18,053 Do what I ordered, no discussion, now you can leave. 518 01:16:18,293 --> 01:16:18,918 Amen. 519 01:16:38,380 --> 01:16:42,817 I trust in you God, to defeat the prince of hell 520 01:16:47,489 --> 01:16:51,050 here I am, beast, with God's help you will soon be defeated. 521 01:18:12,674 --> 01:18:13,606 So they believe that? 522 01:18:16,044 --> 01:18:18,512 Trust me, the devil does not exist. 523 01:18:19,014 --> 01:18:21,539 If he did he would not be worst than men 524 01:18:23,418 --> 01:18:24,715 The devil was fabricated by man 525 01:18:24,919 --> 01:18:28,855 like religion or laws, to put a leash on human nature. 526 01:18:29,991 --> 01:18:32,221 You are not worried about your soul. 527 01:18:33,061 --> 01:18:37,896 No, I have only one rule, take what you like when you like. 528 01:18:38,133 --> 01:18:40,897 Never put off till tomorrow the sin you can do today. 529 01:18:45,407 --> 01:18:47,637 Strange, you say you don't believe in the devil 530 01:18:49,177 --> 01:18:51,407 but you at like you have the devil in you. 531 01:18:51,780 --> 01:18:54,613 What? Don't tell me that a smart girl like you 532 01:18:54,849 --> 01:18:56,111 believes those things... 533 01:18:56,484 --> 01:18:59,942 It's a question of name, definition, but evil exists. 534 01:19:05,460 --> 01:19:06,620 Here I am, Satan. 535 01:19:30,452 --> 01:19:33,615 You will go back to hell defeated. 536 01:19:33,855 --> 01:19:38,451 Who can win over the power of God's army. 537 01:19:39,728 --> 01:19:46,759 Because I am the Lord of the Universe, evil will not prevail. 538 01:19:49,404 --> 01:19:58,608 I am ordering you to return to hell, leave the house of God. 539 01:20:14,863 --> 01:20:18,128 It is exiting, but it is too risky, my darling. 540 01:20:19,400 --> 01:20:21,459 I've already slept with two nuns 541 01:20:23,037 --> 01:20:25,938 to kidnap a third, a noble one, will be too much 542 01:20:26,875 --> 01:20:31,175 Governments like to hang a freethinker. 543 01:20:32,313 --> 01:20:33,974 But tell me, have you decided... 544 01:20:34,616 --> 01:20:35,708 To remain in the convent? 545 01:20:36,451 --> 01:20:39,852 Absolutely not, I never had a all 546 01:20:41,356 --> 01:20:42,721 although I was expecting something, a feeling 547 01:20:43,024 --> 01:20:43,820 but it has not happened. 548 01:20:45,093 --> 01:20:49,655 What is it Signor Bencio? 549 01:21:21,729 --> 01:21:25,631 Is it because you are not satisfied with my offer? 550 01:21:29,070 --> 01:21:30,367 I want you Isabella. 551 01:22:04,472 --> 01:22:05,166 Help me. 552 01:27:13,714 --> 01:27:14,544 You are so beautiful. 553 01:27:32,567 --> 01:27:34,558 Come here. 554 01:33:10,804 --> 01:33:16,606 Ceso, the cardinal will be here soon. Where is the fruit? 555 01:33:18,212 --> 01:33:22,308 It has happened again, it was him. 556 01:33:26,120 --> 01:33:29,647 Ceso, when will you stop with those superstitions?