Benedetta

Benedetta is a 2021 French, Dutch, and Belgian drama film directed by Paul Verhoeven. The narrative is set in Italy and depicts the life of Benedetta Carlini. The cast includes Virginie Efira, Olivier Rabourdin, Charlotte Rampling, and Daphne Patakia. The film was produced by Saïd Ben Saïd and Pathé, with additional production companies including SBS Productions, Topkapi Films, France 2 Cinéma, and France 3 Cinéma. Jeanne Lapoirie served as director of photography, Job ter Burg as film editor, and Anne Dudley as composer.

The film is available in French and was distributed via video on demand. Its release dates include July 9, October 14, and December 2, 2021. It has a runtime of 131 minutes. The story is based on a novel or book and is considered a true story, featuring themes such as suicide and nuns. Genres include LGBTQ-related film, erotic film, biography, and romance. The tagline states, "I don't know God's ways, but he works his will through me."

Critical assessments include a Bechdel test evaluation. Review scores are listed as 7.4 out of 10, 84%, and 75 out of 100. Audience ratings include a 6.7 score from IMDb and a 6.607 average from TMDb. The film had a budget of 24,350,000 and generated revenue of 2,652,725.