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The Convent (1995)

Movie ★ 5.3 91 min

Mystery Drama

The journey of Michael Padovic, an American professor who arrives with his wife, Helene, at a Portuguese convent where he expects to find the documents needed to prove his theory: Shakespeare was born in Spain; not in England.

Manoel de Oliveira Director Manoel de Oliveira Writer Agustina Bessa-Luís Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 6, 1995
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0112716

Cast

Catherine Deneuve Catherine Deneuve Hélène John Malkovich John Malkovich Michael Luís Miguel Cintra Luís Miguel Cintra Baltar Leonor Silveira Leonor Silveira Piedade João Bénard da Costa João Bénard da Costa Baltazar Heloísa Miranda Berta Gilberto Gonçalves Fisherman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Convent about?
The journey of Michael Padovic, an American professor who arrives with his wife, Helene, at a Portuguese convent where he expects to find the documents needed to prove his theory: Shakespeare was born in Spain; not in England.
Who directed The Convent?
The Convent was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in The Convent?
The Convent stars Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira.
When was The Convent released?
The Convent is a 1995 mystery, drama film.
Where can I watch The Convent?
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