Madre Paula (2017)★ 7.4/10
- Drama
- History
- Romance
Directed by: Tiago Alvarez Marques, Rita Nunes
Written by: Eduarda Laia, Patrícia Müller
A forbidden romance between a nun and King D. João V, which takes place in the eighteenth century. For this love, the King ignores common sense and takes the nun as a lover, a confidant, and a counselor. Based on Patrícia Muller's novel.
- Original title
- Madre Paula
- Storyline
- Paula is a humble girl. The father, by specifications, sends her to the convent. She obeys, but her destiny is not to dedicate her life to God. D. João V has an unhappy marriage and does not have a convent of Odivelas that he chooses as a friend. When he meets Paula, he falls head over heels in love. The two live an intense and forbidden love, whereas the conspiracies and intrigues: a queen, a brother and other sisters do not admit a existence of deep feelings between their soul and a woman nun. Power, sex and love in a story inspired by real facts.
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 231
- Companies
- Vende-se Filmes, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP)
- Release dates
- PT July 5, 2017