Gostanza da Libbiano explained
Gostanza da Libbiano |
Cinematography: | Aldo Di Marcantonio |
Editing: | César Meneghetti |
Language: | Italian |
Gostanza da Libbiano is a 2000 Italian historical drama film written and directed by Paolo Benvenuti.
It is rigorously based on the original 1594 trial records of the eponymous nun accused of witchcraft in Tuscany.[1] It was entered into the main competition at the 2000 Locarno International Film Festival, in which it won the Special Jury Prize.[2]
Cast
- Lucia Poli as Gostanza da Libbiano
- Valentino Davanzati as Monsignor Tommaso Roffia
- Renzo Cerrato as Father Dionigi da Costacciaro
- Paolo Spaziani as Father Mario Porcacchi da Castiglione
- Lele Biagi as Vincenzo Viviani
- Nadia Capocchini as Lisabetta di Menicone
Notes and References
- News: Derek Elley. Review: 'Gostanza da Libbiano'. 24 February 2014. Variety. September 5, 2000 .
- Book: Paolo Mereghetti. Il Mereghetti - Dizionario dei film. B.C. Dalai Editore, 2010. 8860736269.
- News: Derek Elley. Locarno fest mulls Muller's exit. 24 February 2014. Variety . 13 August 2000 .