Il miracolo (The Miracle / 1948 Rossellini), short film
Il miracolo <Italian> / The Miracle (1948) is a short film ( directed by Roberto Rossellini. It was released as the second part of Rossellini's film, L'amore.
Abstract
A peasant outcast believes the baby she’s carrying is Christ. 40m segment of Rossellini’s film L’Amore. The story, written by Federico Fellini and performed by Anna Magnani, is a contemporary allegorical treatment of Mary's pregnancy. Its release caused furious legal battle both in Italy and in the United States as the Catholic Church labeled it “sacrilegious.”
Editions
Produced in Italy (1948).
External links
- Wikipedia.it
- [ The Internet Movie Database]