The Legend of the Christmas Witch

2018 1h 38m IT

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5.3

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★5.3TMDB · 299

FamilyComedyFantasy

Synopsis

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When six elementary school students suspect their missing teacher is Befana, a Christmas witch who delivers presents to good children, they set off on a magical journey to save her.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paola Cortellesi
Paola
Stefano Fresi
Giovanni Rovasio / Mr. Johnny
Fausto Maria Sciarappa
Giacomo
Giovanni Calcagno
Igor
Clòe Romagnoli
Sveva
Diego Delpiano
Ivan
Giuseppe Lo Piccolo
Smilzo
Luca Avagliano
Gino

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michele Soavi
Writers: Nicola Guaglianone, Nicola Guaglianone
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy, Spain

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MONEY

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Earned back only 100% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Legend of the Christmas Witch Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michele Soavi, shot by Nicola Pecorini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrea Farri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Pietro Morana shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Paola Cortellesi and Stefano Fresi and Fausto Maria Sciarappa carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michele Soavi directs. Nicola Pecorini behind the camera. Andrea Farri scores. Pietro Morana cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Italy, Spain. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 100% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 8 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.
4Part of the "The Legend of the Christmas Witch Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Michele Soavi, shot by Nicola Pecorini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Andrea Farri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Pietro Morana shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Paola Cortellesi and Stefano Fresi and Fausto Maria Sciarappa carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt8539280 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.