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Virginia, la monaca di Monza

Virginia, la monaca di Monza

2004 · ★ 5.7 · Drama

The film is loosely based on real life events of Marianna de Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," whose story was made famous by the Alessandro Manzoni's novel The Betrothed.

Directed by Alberto Sironi · Written by Francesco Scardamaglia

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