The Very Private Work of Sister K

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Audience Member I cannot believe that this film is so underappreciated. It is such a wonderful film. Think Twelve Angry Men with a nun! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A strangely compelling film set in one room and played out in real time. The Very Private Work of Sister K sees a young nun appear before an ecclesiastical hearing investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a mentally disabled patient whilst in her care. What unfolds is a tale of questionable moral judgement and potential scandal that the church authorities really would rather never came to light. It is a densely complex and wordy story, full of ambiguity and discomforting ideas. Director Johan Liedgren does well not to sensationalise or trivialise the subject matter and gives us a strange, troubling and at times darkly comedic film. There is a totally believable cast who do not parody their roles and the awkward floundering of the characters is beautifully portrayed. I think particular praise should go to Liza Curtiss who play the titular Sister K. She gives a blinding performance of a complex, confused and morally questionable young woman, making her appear both headstrong and determined. Indeed, as a viewer, I squirmed as she tangled her inquisitors in arguments about legal, religious and moral questions that the male characters seem unable or incapable of tackling. It is a very strong, fascinating and noteworthy movie that really succeeds in broaching a difficult topic. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member If 12 Angry Men, Eyes Wide Shut, are your type of movie, then you must watch this one. Rated No.7 as 2016 must watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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