Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana
Synopsis
The film takes place at the end of the 19th century. The Cardinal Guglielmo Massaia has spent 20 years in Ethiopia to convert people to the Catholic Church. He comes back to Italy and he tries to get the help of the government of Piedmont. The Count Cavour, although he appreciates the Cardinal's deeds in Africa, cannot grant his Cabinet's support to the Cardinal's plans. The missionary man, trusting the Divine Providence, goes back to Africa by himself. The Cardinal, who is known among the people as Abuna Messias, becomes a friend of king Menelik. The support of the king is fundamental to spread his word and accomplish his mission. The Head of the Coptic Church, Abuna Attanasio, does whatever he can to prevent Massaia from reaching his goals and to get him exiled from Ethiopia. Menelik refuses to help Abuna Attanasio, who decides to address the Emperor, thus igniting a war between the Emperor and his subject Menelik. In order to end the war, the Cardinal decides to leave Africa.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Goffredo Alessandrini
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio Cottafavi
- Original Score
- Mario Gaudiosi
- Original Title
- Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Goffredo Alessandrini
Vittorio Cottafavi, Callisto V. Vanzin, Luigi Bernardi
Mario Gaudiosi
Alessandro F. Gagna
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio Cottafavi
Screenplay
Goffredo Alessandrini
Director
Alessandro F. Gagna
Producer
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What is Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana about?
The film takes place at the end of the 19th century. The Cardinal Guglielmo Massaia has spent 20 years in Ethiopia to convert people to the Catholic Church. He comes back to Italy and he tries to get the help of the government of Piedmont. The Count Cavour, although he appreciates the Cardinal's deeds in Africa, cannot grant his Cabinet's support to the Cardinal's plans. The missionary man, trusting the Divine Providence, goes back to Africa by himself. The Cardinal, who is known among the people as Abuna Messias, becomes a friend of king Menelik. The support of the king is fundamental to spread his word and accomplish his mission. The Head of the Coptic Church, Abuna Attanasio, does whatever he can to prevent Massaia from reaching his goals and to get him exiled from Ethiopia. Menelik refuses to help Abuna Attanasio, who decides to address the Emperor, thus igniting a war between the Emperor and his subject Menelik. In order to end the war, the Cardinal decides to leave Africa.
Who directed Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana?
Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana was directed by Goffredo Alessandrini.
Who stars in Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana?
The principal cast of Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana includes Camillo Pilotto, Enrico Glori, Mario Ferrari, Amedeo Trilli, Berchè Zaitù Taclè.
When was Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana released and how long is it?
Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abuna Messias - Vendetta africana was composed by Mario Gaudiosi.