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Anchoress

When:

The 14th Century

Ecstasy and orthodoxy in the 14th century! — Enter the medieval world of Christine Carpenter, a visionary girl who is to become an Anchoress (walled-in recluse) so that she can "live in the Virgin's house forever." Based on actual letters that were written about such an Anchoress in 1325, the film follows Christine as she awakens to her own sensuality and explores her own female, earth-based spirituality

Released in 1993 — 108 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English