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Virginia, la monaca di Monza

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.

Top Cast

  • Giovanna Mezzogiorno

    Giovanna Mezzogiorno

    Virginia Maria de Leyva

  • Lluís Homar

    Lluís Homar

    Pare Castells

  • Quim Gutiérrez

    Quim Gutiérrez

    Carles

  • Delia Boccardo

    Delia Boccardo

    Madre

  • Xabier Elorriaga

    Xabier Elorriaga

    Cardenal Borromeo

  • Toni Bertorelli

    Toni Bertorelli

    Don Martín

  • Pia Lanciotti

    Pia Lanciotti

    Madre Abadesa

  • Stefano Dionisi

    Stefano Dionisi

    Paolo Osio

  • Bea Segura

    Bea Segura

    Clara

Overview

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.

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