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The Church and the Woman (1917)

The Church and the Woman poster
Directed by
Raymond Longford
Genre
silent film
Country
Australia
Elsewhere
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How it feels

In 1910s Australia, a woman is caught between her own beliefs and the pressures of religious conflict in her community. The film shows how sectarianism affects her personal relationships and choices.

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What happens

The Church and the Woman is a 1917 Australian silent film directed by Raymond Longford set against the background of sectarianism in Australia. It is considered a lost film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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