Virginia de Leyva
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The Lady of Monza: Directed by Eriprando Visconti. With Anne Heywood, Antonio Sabato, Hardy Krüger, Carla Gravina. A film loosely based on real life events of Marianna De Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder.
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- Biography, Drama
- Eriprando Visconti
- 1970-05
The Lady of Monza (Italian: La monaca di Monza, also known as The Awful Story of the Nun of Monza and The Nun of Monza) is a 1969 Italian historical drama film directed by Eriprando Visconti.
Based on the life of Marianna De Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder. A true story taken from the archives of the archdiocese of Milan.
A true story taken from the archives of the archdiocese of Milan. Based on the life of Marianna De Leyva, better known as “The Nun of Monza,” a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder. Cast. Crew. Details.
- Eriprando Visconti
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- Eriprando Visconti
In Italy, early in the 17th century, Spanish soldiers attempt to plunder the property of nobleman Gian Paolo Osio. Osio kills the Spanish leader and seeks refuge with Father Arrigone, who arranges with his secret mistress, Virginia de Leyva, prioress of the Convent of Santa Margherita at Monza, for Osio's protection.
A film loosely based on real life events of Marianna De Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder.
