Saint Rita
Rita da Cascia
“No Cause is Ever Lost...”
Synopsis
Cascia, 14th century, Rita Liotti falls in love, gets married and has two children. Her dream of love is soon hindered by a masculine and violent society, that Rita faces with peace and forgiveness. When she loses her husband and her children, she understands she has a mission: pursuing her path of peace, that will lead her to take the vows, and then to become Saint. Rita is a Saint of these days, who lived in a very violent age and was so brave to break free from the vengeance chain, through a deep, sincere and christian forgiveness. She is a particular Saint, talking to everybody’s hearts, as she was everything. She was a daugher, a wife, a mother and a nun, she experienced every sort of life, and in all her different lives she was a living model of christian life.
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Vittoria Belvedere
Rita Lotti
Martin Crewes
Paolo Mancini
Simone Ascani
Tommaso
Lina Sastri
Abbess
Adriano Pappalardo
Guido Cicchi
Dietrich Hollinderbäumer
Ferdinando Mancini
Michaela Rosen
Teresa Mancini
Sandro Giordano
Bernardo Mancini
Manolo Capissi
Giangiacomo Mancini
Stanislao Capissi
Pietro Maria Mancini
Sydne Rome
Amata Lotti
Giorgia Bongianni
Caterina Mancini
Mirko Petrini
Francesco Mancini
Sebastiano Colla
Ludovico Cicchi
Belinda Sinclair
Sister Matilde
Giacomo Piperno
Antonio Lotti
Enzo Marino Bellanich
Padre Gozzoli
Massimiliano Benvenuto
Jacopo Spini
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Capitani
- Screenplay & Story
- Maura Nuccetelli
- Original Score
- Marco Frisina
- Original Title
- Rita da Cascia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian, Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Lux Vide
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Capitani
Maura Nuccetelli
Marco Frisina
Fabrizio Lucci
Antonio Siciliano
Luca Bernabei
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgio Capitani
Director
Maura Nuccetelli
Writer
Marco Frisina
Original Music Composer
Luca Bernabei
Producer
Antonio Siciliano
Editor
Francesco Bronzi
Production Design
Enrica Biscossi
Costume Design
Fabrizio Lucci
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Rita
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What is Saint Rita about?
Cascia, 14th century, Rita Liotti falls in love, gets married and has two children. Her dream of love is soon hindered by a masculine and violent society, that Rita faces with peace and forgiveness. When she loses her husband and her children, she understands she has a mission: pursuing her path of peace, that will lead her to take the vows, and then to become Saint. Rita is a Saint of these days, who lived in a very violent age and was so brave to break free from the vengeance chain, through a deep, sincere and christian forgiveness. She is a particular Saint, talking to everybody’s hearts, as she was everything. She was a daugher, a wife, a mother and a nun, she experienced every sort of life, and in all her different lives she was a living model of christian life.
Who directed Saint Rita?
Saint Rita was directed by Giorgio Capitani.
Who stars in Saint Rita?
The principal cast of Saint Rita includes Vittoria Belvedere, Martin Crewes, Simone Ascani, Lina Sastri, Adriano Pappalardo.
When was Saint Rita released and how long is it?
Saint Rita was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Saint Rita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saint Rita was composed by Marco Frisina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saint Rita?
Saint Rita holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).