The Gorgona
La gorgona
Synopsis
Pisa, 11th century. Spina, a young priestess daughter of Peter, is devoted to keeping a flame burning that illuminates the way back for those returning from the Crusade. But the Florentine knight Lamberto falls in love with her and the two young men fail in the vow of chastity that Spina committed. The shame for having betrayed the promise of purity made pushes Spina to suicide and Lamberto kills himself with her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Caserini
- Screenplay & Story
- Sem Benelli
- Original Title
- La gorgona
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Caserini
Sem Benelli
Arturo Ambrosio
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Caserini
Director
Sem Benelli
Writer
Arturo Ambrosio
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gorgona
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What is The Gorgona about?
Pisa, 11th century. Spina, a young priestess daughter of Peter, is devoted to keeping a flame burning that illuminates the way back for those returning from the Crusade. But the Florentine knight Lamberto falls in love with her and the two young men fail in the vow of chastity that Spina committed. The shame for having betrayed the promise of purity made pushes Spina to suicide and Lamberto kills himself with her.
Who directed The Gorgona?
The Gorgona was directed by Mario Caserini.
Who stars in The Gorgona?
The principal cast of The Gorgona includes Tina Di Lorenzo, Annibale Ninchi, Madeleine Céliat, Cesare Zocchi, Giulio Donadio.
When was The Gorgona released and how long is it?
The Gorgona was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 54m.