Magnificat
Synopsis
During the Middle Ages, a traveling executioner hires an apprentice to learn the finer points of torture and execution, and a young girl is given by her parents to a Catholic convent.
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Luigi Diberti
Lord of Malfole
Arnaldo Ninchi
Folco
Massimo Bellinzoni
Baino
Dalia Zagni
Rozal (as Dalia Lahav)
Lorella Morlotti
Venturina
Massimo Sarchielli
Margherita's Father
Brizio Montinaro
Lord of Campodose
Marcello Cesena
Agateo
Consuelo Ferrara
Abbess
Nando Gazzolo
Narrator (voice)
Eugenia Abbati
Miriam Abutori
Eleonora Alessandrelli
Margherita
Ilaria Amaldi
Diana Anselmo
Anna
Santo Bellina
Salvatore Billa
Flavio Bisone
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pupi Avati
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Magnificat
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Union P.N., Duea Film, Penta Film, Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pupi Avati
Pupi Avati
Riz Ortolani
Cesare Bastelli
Amedeo Salfa
Antonio Avati
Department Leadership Roster
Pupi Avati
Director
Giuseppe Pirrotta
Production Design
Sissi Parravicini
Costume Design
Pupi Avati
Screenplay
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Amedeo Salfa
Editor
Cesare Bastelli
Director of Photography
Antonio Avati
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnificat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magnificat about?
During the Middle Ages, a traveling executioner hires an apprentice to learn the finer points of torture and execution, and a young girl is given by her parents to a Catholic convent.
Who directed Magnificat?
Magnificat was directed by Pupi Avati.
Who stars in Magnificat?
The principal cast of Magnificat includes Luigi Diberti, Arnaldo Ninchi, Massimo Bellinzoni, Dalia Zagni, Lorella Morlotti.
When was Magnificat released and how long is it?
Magnificat was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Magnificat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnificat was composed by Riz Ortolani.