Gina Rovere made her mark in the realm of cult cinema with her performances in Assassination in Rome (1965) and c (1978). In Assassination in Rome, she plays a pivotal role that intertwines with the film's gripping narrative, while in c, her character adds depth to the film's exploration of complex themes. Rovere's work during the 1960s and 1970s reflects the bold storytelling and stylistic choices characteristic of these eras, cementing her place in the annals of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
c
A zealous, handsome priest, who is the confessor for a convent full of women, encourages the equally zealous abbess of the institution to enforce strict rules on these unfortunate women. At the same time, a particularly disturbed nun manages to poison herself and many of the other novitiates in yet another scandal which is covered up by church authorities.