Moroloja
Synopsis
In 1962 Cecilia Mangini, an Italian filmmaker made 'Stendali', a documentary about a group of women who practiced an Ancient Greek funeral rite in the southern Italian town of Martano (Puglia, Lecce). Shortly after the filming of 'Stendali' the women died out, with no one to replace them, the rites disappeared, leaving the town in its silence. In 2011, 50 years later, the film 'Moroloja' looks back upon the site of the funeral, revisiting the town of Martano, revealing that some of the women are still alive. Narration by Cecilia Mangini.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Ingham Brooke
- Original Title
- Moroloja
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Ingham Brooke
Alexander Ingham Brooke
Robert Gavin Ingham Brooke, Franco Ventolini
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Ingham Brooke
Editor
Robert Gavin Ingham Brooke
Producer
Alexander Ingham Brooke
Director
Franco Ventolini
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moroloja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moroloja about?
In 1962 Cecilia Mangini, an Italian filmmaker made 'Stendali', a documentary about a group of women who practiced an Ancient Greek funeral rite in the southern Italian town of Martano (Puglia, Lecce). Shortly after the filming of 'Stendali' the women died out, with no one to replace them, the rites disappeared, leaving the town in its silence. In 2011, 50 years later, the film 'Moroloja' looks back upon the site of the funeral, revisiting the town of Martano, revealing that some of the women are still alive. Narration by Cecilia Mangini.
Who directed Moroloja?
Moroloja was directed by Alexander Ingham Brooke.
Who stars in Moroloja?
The principal cast of Moroloja includes Cecilia Mangini.
When was Moroloja released and how long is it?
Moroloja was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 10m.