

Love Letters of a Nun(1978)
Spain 1640, the reverend superior nun Mariana, attends the death of her younger sister, Isabel's husband, who is overcome with hopelessness and heartache. Isabel then kisses and caresses the cadaver's exposed body as if he were still alive. Mother Mariana
Movie: Love Letters of a Nun
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Madre Margarita (as Carmen Fortuny)
Madre de Don Agustín
Criada 1ª

Cartas de amor de una monja
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Spain 1640, the reverend superior nun Mariana, attends the death of her younger sister, Isabel's husband, who is overcome with hopelessness and heartache. Isabel then kisses and caresses the cadaver's exposed body as if he were still alive. Mother Mariana
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1978-09-29
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