Behind Convent Walls (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, Behind Convent Walls is a drama film directed by Walerian Borowczyk, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A zealous, handsome priest, who is the confessor for a convent full of women, encourages the equally zealous abbess of the institution to enforce strict rules on these unfortunate women. At the same time, a particularly disturbed nun manages to poison herself and many of the other novitiates in yet another scandal which is covered up by church authorities.
Who’s in it. Behind Convent Walls stars Marina Pierro as Sister Veronica, Ligia Branice as Sister Clara, Gabriella Giacobbe as Abbess Flavia Orsini and Loredana Martínez as Sister Martina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Behind Convent Walls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind Convent Walls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind Convent Walls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind Convent Walls (1978)?
- In GB, Behind Convent Walls is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind Convent Walls worth watching?
- Behind Convent Walls holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind Convent Walls?
- Behind Convent Walls stars Marina Pierro, Ligia Branice, Gabriella Giacobbe, Loredana Martínez and Howard Ross.