118m •
1985
This 1985 Spanish film reveals one of the many terrible aspects of 16th century Spain, still plagued by the radical Christian Inquisition, one of a plethora of difficulties Spaniards faced at the time. Spanish super star Carmen Maura plays a nun who agrees to a selfless scam, a fake stigmata, only to avoid separation from her lover, another nun. It's a serious and passionate work, highlighting the theme of outspoken women-against-repression, seen in other good gay and lesbian films. This is not a lesbian "Nun sense" or another "Dark Habits" (by Almodovar, which also starred Carmen Maura, and also set in a Spanish convent, with some lesbian nuns). Perhaps, best of all, 'Extramuros' is realistic and frank. It isn't shy about its characters' sexuality. Their sexuality, and the film as a whole are genuine.
2004•
6.9
2000•
7.6
1999•
7.6
1985•
7.0
2004•
6.8
1988•
6.2
2018•
1.0
2020•
3.5
2013•
6.8
1976•
4.0
2024•
2.0
2024•
6.5
2013•
0
2013•
1.0
2010•
6.2
2024•
0
2021•
3.3
2004•
7.4
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
