The Abbess

The Abbess

122 mins | March 22, 2024

In the 9th century, Emma, a 17-year-old girl, is named Abbess in order to repopulate and Christianize border territories in conflict with the Moors. Upon arriving at the Abbey she will have to overcome the mistrust aroused by a woman determined to fulfill her mission, which will lead her to confront nobles, peasants and the nuns themselves. Despite everything, Emma will show that it is possible to challenge established power structures. Although she will pay a high price to get it...

The Abbess

122 mins | March 22, 2024

The Abbess
In the 9th century, Emma, a 17-year-old girl, is named Abbess in order to repopulate and Christianize border territories in conflict with the Moors. Upon arriving at the Abbey she will have to overcome the mistrust aroused by a woman determined to fulfill her mission, which will lead her to confront nobles, peasants and the nuns themselves. Despite everything, Emma will show that it is possible to challenge established power structures. Although she will pay a high price to get it...
Producers Wanda Visión, Oberon Media, Saga Films, Icono 2020 AIE
Original title La abadesa
Directors Antonio Chavarrías
Writers Antonio Chavarrías

Cast

Daniela Brown

as Emma

Blanca Romero

as Eloisa

Carlos Cuevas

as Borrell

Ernest Villegas

as Eduard

Oriol Genís

as Odón

Joaquín Notario

as Obispo Gotmar

Berta Sánchez

as Clara

Anaël Snoek

as Melisenda