The Convent

– The journey of Michael Padovic, an American professor who arrives with his wife, Helene, at a Portug..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Original Name:
O Convento
The Convent (1995) - Also known as O Convento

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.

The Convent (1995) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Dec 1995

Language:

French, English, Portuguese, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Manoel de Oliveira

Writer:

Manoel de Oliveira (scenario and dialogue), Agustina Bessa-Luís (inspired by an idea from)

Main Actors:

Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira

Plot:

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.

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Wellspring Media Inc.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
38%