A Film by Maria Luisa Bemberg
Assumpta Serna stars as the brilliant and beautiful poet Sister Juana Ines
de la Cruz in this magnificent portrayal of 17th Century Mexico. In order to
pursue her love of writing, Juana enters the convent and gains international
renown. When the Inquisition comes, the local Vicereine (Dominique Sanda) becomes
Juana's protectress and erotic muse, and soon begins a thrilling romance of
startling passion and intensity.
"Lesbian passion seething behind convent walls... engrossing, enriching,
and elegant!"- Boston Globe
"**** Passionate, riveting, magnificent! One of the year's best!"
- New York Post
"An erotically charged impassioned work! Assumpta Serna is luminous!"
- Village Voice
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