Beyond the Walls

Overview

This 1985 Spanish film reveals one of the many terrible aspects of 16th century Spain, still plagued by the radical Christian Inquisition, one of a plethora of difficulties Spaniards faced at the time. Spanish super star Carmen Maura plays a nun who agrees to a selfless scam, a fake stigmata, only to avoid separation from her lover, another nun. It's a serious and passionate work, highlighting the theme of outspoken women-against-repression, seen in other good gay and lesbian films. This is not a lesbian "Nun sense" or another "Dark Habits" (by Almodovar, which also starred Carmen Maura, and also set in a Spanish convent, with some lesbian nuns). Perhaps, best of all, 'Extramuros' is realistic and frank. It isn't shy about its characters' sexuality. Their sexuality, and the film as a whole are genuine.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 1, 1985

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

Spanish

Countries

Spain

Cast

Beatriz Elorrieta,Emma Quer,Aurora Bautista,Manuel Alexandre,Carmen Arévalo,Pilar Coronado,Carmen Maura,Julio Gavilanes,María Jesús Hoyos,Maria Caroand 36 more

Director

Miguel Picazo

Writer

Jesús Fernández Santos,Miguel Picazo

Producer

José Luis Garci,Antonio Martín

Cinematography

Teo Escamilla

Music

José Nieto

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0089115