Actress Virginie Efira, star of Paul Verhoeven's film “Benedetta,” has revealed she welcomed the controversy surrounding the movie’s explicit content. The film, which depicts a scandalous affair between two nuns, faced protests and offense from some viewers.
Efira was speaking at Locarno where she received the Leopard Club Award. She stated that the reaction to “Benedetta” – about a nun embarking on a scandalous affair with another nun – didn’t bother her, but rather amused her. The film sparked protests in several countries due to its depiction of lesbian sex scenes.
According to Efira, when director Paul Verhoeven informed her there would be explicit lesbian sex scenes in the film, she simply responded: “No problem.” She added that in France, it’s as if God is […]. The source cuts off mid-sentence at this point. Efira's acceptance of the potentially provocative content highlights her willingness to engage with challenging and boundary-pushing roles.
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