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19951h 31m5.3(28)

The Convent

O Convento

MysteryDrama
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1995-09-06
1h 31m
English
Released
La Sept Cinéma

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.

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About The Convent

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. Running 91 minutes.

The Convent Cast and Characters

The cast features Catherine Deneuve (as Hélène), John Malkovich (as Michael), Luís Miguel Cintra (as Baltar), Leonor Silveira (as Piedade), and João Bénard da Costa (as Baltazar). Their performances are a major reason The Convent has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Convent

The Convent flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Convent?

The Convent runs for 91 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is The Convent good? What's the rating?

The Convent holds a 5.3/10 rating based on 28 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The Convent?

The main cast includes Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Luís Miguel Cintra, and Leonor Silveira, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Convent available in English?

Yes — The Convent was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Convent released?

The Convent was released in 1995.

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Where can I watch The Convent for free?

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What is The Convent about?

The Convent is a Mystery/Drama English-language film. 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.

When was The Convent released?

The Convent was released on September 6, 1995. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. The film was produced by La Sept Cinéma.

Who stars in The Convent?

The Convent stars Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Luís Miguel Cintra and Leonor Silveira. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Convent available in HD?

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