Benedetta Follia ★

If your interest is in the more literal or historical "blessed madness," it usually refers to (1590–1661), whose life was a blend of religious mysticism and social scandal.

The phrase translates to "Blessed Madness". Depending on what you are looking for, it typically refers to the 2018 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Verdone, though it shares thematic roots with the true historical story of the 17th-century nun Benedetta Carlini (often depicted in the 2021 film Benedetta ). The Story of the Movie Benedetta Follia (2018) Benedetta follia

: Her story is often cited as one of the few recorded historical instances of female same-sex relationships in the early modern period, oscillating between being viewed as divine inspiration or psychological "folly". If your interest is in the more literal

: Guglielmo is a devout Catholic and the owner of a prestigious shop in Rome that sells high-fashion religious items for bishops and cardinals. He has been married for 25 years and believes that "a wife is forever." However, on their silver anniversary, his wife Lidia leaves him for another woman. The Story of the Movie Benedetta Follia (2018)

: Despite their opposite personalities, Luna decides to save Guglielmo from his depression. She signs him up for a dating app called "Lovit" (similar to Tinder), leading the straight-laced Guglielmo into a series of hilarious and surreal blind dates.

: Devastated and alone, Guglielmo needs a new shop assistant. He hires Luna , a brazen, colorful, and completely "unsuitable" young woman from the Roman suburbs who knows nothing about religious decor.