---
title: "Flavia the Heretic"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/flavia-the-heretic-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 64538
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Flavia the Heretic (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/flavia-the-heretic-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Flavia the Heretic is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Drama, Horror. Produced and broadcast by R.O.C., Cinéphonic, Produzioni Atlas Consorziate. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 15th‑century convent faces a brutal cult invasion in medieval Italy."

### Why Watch
- Rich medieval setting
- Intense horror atmosphere
- Strong dramatic tone

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic and disturbing scenes of cult violence, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, gothic, gore, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gianfranco Mingozzi
- **Networks / Studios**: R.O.C., Cinéphonic, Produzioni Atlas Consorziate

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Florinda Bolkan** as *Flavia Gaetani*
- **María Casares** as *Sister Agatha*
- **Claudio Cassinelli** as *Abraham*
- **Anthony Higgins** as *Ahmed*
- **Spiros Focás** as *The French Duke*
- **Diego Michelotti** as *Flavia's Father*
- **Raika Juri** as *Sister Livia*
- **Jill Pratt** as *Mother Superior*
- **Franca Grey** as *Village Girl*
- **Laura De Marchi** as *Tarantula Cult Woman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Flavia the Heretic released?
It was originally released in 1974, with a US release on January 1, 1977.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story is set in Puglia, southern Italy, around the year 1400.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and horror film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 42 minutes.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
A convent is invaded by the fanatical Tarantula cult, which commits obscene and bloody acts.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Flavia the Heretic — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64538)

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