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Sister Maria goes to Rome

original title:

Sister Maria goes to Rome

directed by:

Frances O'Connor

cast:

Thomasin McKenzie, Toby Wallace

screenplay:

Frances O'Connor

producer:

Naomi Despres, Piers Tempest, Guglielmo Marchetti

production:

Notorius Pictures

distribution:

Notorius Pictures [Italy]

world sales:

Embankment [United Kingdom], WME Independent [United States]

country:

USA/UK/Italy

year:

2026

format:

colour

status:

Development/Pre-production (29/08/2025)

A faithful young nun visits Rome to save her village and meets a cynical guide. Their clashing views lead to friendship as they learn that belief in each other enables ordinary people to achieve the extraordinary.