Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven
Preferisco il paradiso
Synopsis
One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out the poor and abandoned youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith and help them find a better life. He became the founder of the religious congregation, the Oratory, that worked with the youth and also labored to re-evangelize a decadent Rome.
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"I Prefer Heaven"
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-03
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Gigi Proietti
San Filippo Neri
Francesco Salvi
Persiano Rosa
Roberto Citran
Cardinal Capurso
Sebastiano Lo Monaco
Principe Nerano
Francesca Chillemi
Ippolita
Stefano Fregni
Carrettiere
Jesus Emiliano Coltorti
Camillo
Josafat Vagni
Mezzapagnotta
Francesca Antonelli
Zaira
Niccolò Senni
Pierotto
Adriano Braidotti
Alessandro
Francesco Grifoni
Aurelio
Paolo Paoloni
Papa Gregorio XIII
Sergio Fiorentini
Papa Clemente VIII
Giulia Salerno
Giovannina
Mariano Matrone
Mezzapagnotta bambino
Michele Nani
Annibale
Antonio Silvestre
Michele
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$63K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giacomo Campiotti
- Screenplay & Story
- Giacomo Campiotti
- Original Score
- Marco Frisina
- Original Title
- Preferisco il paradiso
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $63K
- Production Studios
- Lux Vide, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giacomo Campiotti
Giacomo Campiotti
Marco Frisina
Marco Onorato
Roberto Missiroli, Alessandro Lucidi
Daniele Passani, Sara Melodia
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Campiotti
Director
Giacomo Campiotti
Screenplay
Sara Melodia
Producer
Roberto Missiroli
Editor
Alessandro Lucidi
Editor
Cosimo Gomez
Production Design
Enrica Biscossi
Costume Design
Angelo Poretti
Costume Design
Gianluca Petrazzi
Stunt Coordinator
Marco Frisina
Original Music Composer
Marco Onorato
Director of Photography
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven about?
One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out the poor and abandoned youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith and help them find a better life. He became the founder of the religious congregation, the Oratory, that worked with the youth and also labored to re-evangelize a decadent Rome.
Who directed Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven was directed by Giacomo Campiotti.
Who stars in Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
The principal cast of Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven includes Gigi Proietti, Francesco Salvi, Roberto Citran, Sebastiano Lo Monaco, Francesca Chillemi.
When was Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven released and how long is it?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
How much did Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven make at the box office?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven grossed $63K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven was composed by Marco Frisina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).