
The Wheat Passion
La passione del grano
Synopsis
An expressionist and hypnotic vision of a disconcerting rural ritual in Lucania, the symbolic slaughter of a goat, a collaboration between Mangini and her husband and partner Lino Del Fra.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecilia Mangini, Lino Del Fra
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto de Martino
- Original Score
- Domenico Guaccero
- Original Title
- La passione del grano
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecilia Mangini, Lino Del Fra
Ernesto de Martino
Domenico Guaccero
Mario Volpi
Renato May
Department Leadership Roster
Cecilia Mangini
Director
Lino Del Fra
Director
Renato May
Editor
Ernesto de Martino
Writer
Mario Volpi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wheat Passion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wheat Passion about?
An expressionist and hypnotic vision of a disconcerting rural ritual in Lucania, the symbolic slaughter of a goat, a collaboration between Mangini and her husband and partner Lino Del Fra.
Who directed The Wheat Passion?
The Wheat Passion was directed by Cecilia Mangini, Lino Del Fra.
Who stars in The Wheat Passion?
The principal cast of The Wheat Passion includes Not specified.
When was The Wheat Passion released and how long is it?
The Wheat Passion was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wheat Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wheat Passion was composed by Domenico Guaccero.
