David Maunsell
2021The Reluctant Saint
Edward Dmytryk
Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban
Cupertino, Italy, 1623: A simple-minded and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order as a hired hand, overcoming his intellectual and social challenges with a pure heart and a simple faith. God performs a miracle through him, quite literally raising him to sainthood.
The Reluctant Saint
Barabbas
Richard Fleischer
Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
Barabbas
Casablanca, Casablanca
Francesco Nuti
Francesco Nuti, Novello Novelli
Francesco forgot billiards because now he lives with Chiara. She is a musician and she would like to become famous. Francesco is different: he found in her the reason of his life. But when she accepts a job far from home, Francesco comes back to billiards.
Casablanca, Casablanca
Rossini! Rossini!
Mario Monicelli
Philippe Noiret, Jacqueline Bisset
An funny, witty and bright biopic by the master of italian comedy Mario Monicelli about the famed italian composer Gioacchino Rossini, here portrayed in a wonderful way by famed actor and later director Sergio Castellitto.
Rossini! Rossini!
