Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No Problem’

Virginie Efira is at Locarno collecting the Leopard Club Award for her lead role in Paul Verhoeven's 'Benedetta,' a film about a relationship between two nuns that sparked protests worldwide over its explicit content. Unlike many viewers, the film didn't offend Efira—she's a longtime admirer of Verhoeven's provocative style. When Verhoeven mentioned the lesbian sex scenes, she replied, 'No problem,' and per Variety, she found the whole experience genuinely fun.

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