La Taranta
Synopsis
Documentary on a religious practice in the Puglia region of Italy whereby women assert that they have been bitten by a tarantula and dance until they are exorcised of the poison.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianfranco Mingozzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvatore Quasimodo
- Original Score
- Diego Carpitella
- Original Title
- La Taranta
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Pantheon Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Salvatore Quasimodo
Diego Carpitella
Ugo Piccone
Franco Finzi de Barbora
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Finzi de Barbora
Producer
Diego Carpitella
Original Music Composer
Ugo Piccone
Director of Photography
Salvatore Quasimodo
Writer
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Taranta.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Taranta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Taranta about?
Documentary on a religious practice in the Puglia region of Italy whereby women assert that they have been bitten by a tarantula and dance until they are exorcised of the poison.
Who directed La Taranta?
La Taranta was directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi.
Who stars in La Taranta?
The principal cast of La Taranta includes Not specified.
When was La Taranta released and how long is it?
La Taranta was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for La Taranta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Taranta was composed by Diego Carpitella.