Set in the 18th century, this fantastical prequel to the hugely popular comedy The Legend of the Christmas Witch (IFF19) follows Paola (Zoe Massenti), a young, reckless street urchin who inadvertently gets in the way of the plans of the terrifying Baron De Michelis (Fabio De Luigi). A small and mean hunchbacked man, he has an immense thirst for power and a boundless hatred towards witches.
The intervention of the sweet and powerful Dolores (Monica Bellucci), a good witch who dedicates her life to children, saves Paola from danger. Amongst a magical apprenticeship, breakneck pursuits, incredible transformations and a whole lot of trouble, Paola will discover that fate has something very special in store for her. And so the legends begins…
Written by Nicola Guaglianone (It’s the Law IFF17) and featuring an excellent ensemble cast, this family adventure expresses the power of imagination and fantasy, telling the story of the origins of the Befana.
"A fantastic tale with a retro taste."
- L'occhio del cineasta
Tuesday 13th September
116 min
PG
Fabio De Luigi, Monica Bellucci, Zoe Massenti
Paola Randi
Film Festival
Italian with English subtitles
Palace James Street
