The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine (1974), originally titled Le scomunicate di San Valentino
, is a classic of the Italian "nunsploitation" subgenre directed by Sergio Grieco. While it contains the genre's expected elements of melodrama and eroticism, it is often noted for having a more cohesive "Romeo and Juliet" style plot than many of its contemporaries. Movie Summary The sinful nuns of saint valentine - 1974 -DVD...
A must-have for collectors of the "Sisters of Sin" or "Nunsploitation" tropes. 🚩 Content Warning As with most films in this genre, expect: Strong themes of religious persecution. Graphic depictions of 1970s-era violence and exploitation. Psychological intensity. The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine (1974), originally
was produced during this tumultuous period, and its very title suggests a film that would challenge the norms of traditional cinema. The plot revolves around a convent of nuns who are not as chaste and pure as one might expect. The story is set in a remote location, where the nuns engage in various forms of debauchery, including lesbian relationships, and are eventually involved in a violent confrontation that leads to their downfall. optional English dubbed mono track
The narrative of The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine centers on the character of Sister Anne (played by Françoise Prévost), a noblewoman forced into a convent against her will. The plot, loosely inspired by Stendhal’s The Abbess of Castro and the affairs of 16th-century Italy, follows her struggle to maintain a relationship with her lover, Julio, while trapped within the oppressive walls of the Convent of Saint Valentine.
Set in the 16th century, the story follows two young lovers, Lucita and Esteban. Their romance is cut short when Lucita’s father, opposing their union, forces her into a convent. Esteban, refused to give up, is eventually framed for a crime and seeks refuge within the same convent’s walls by disguising himself.