The Little Hours

The Little Hours

Obedientia. Paupertas.

Directed by Jeff Baena

Produced by Destro Films, Dublab Media

201790 min5.9 / 10

A whimsical, anachronistic comedy set in a medieval convent where three restless nuns navigate desire, purpose, and the absurdity of their cloistered lives.

Garfagnana, Italy, 1347. The handsome servant Masseto, fleeing from his vindictive master, takes shelter in a nunnery where three young nuns, Sister Alessandra, Sister Ginevra and Sister Fernanda, try unsuccessfully to find out what their purpose in life is, a conundrum that each of them faces in different ways.

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  • Is The Little Hours one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.

  • Is The Little Hours scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Little Hours violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Little Hours easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is The Little Hours sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does The Little Hours end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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