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The Very Private Work of Sister K

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A nun stands trial for sexual transgressions.

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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 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 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 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A nun stands trial for sexual transgressions.
Director
Johan Liedgren
Producer
Johan Liedgren
Screenwriter
Johan Liedgren
Production Co
Captain Queenie Production, Tale and Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2019
Runtime
1h 32m
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