(Storia di una capinera)

Content: Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region. Maria a 16 years old novice leaves her convent and returns her home to avoid contamination. Here she finds a difficult situation, in fact her stepmother and her half-sisters prevent Maria to live the normal life of a teenager. In their minds Maria is the promised "bride of God" and a regular life for her is inappropriate. Nino, her handsome neighbor, falls in love for Maria who isn't indifferent to him. But when Maria comes back to her convent the way to become nun is compelled. Now Maria can understand Sister Agata, and realizes she became mad cause a lost and impossible love like the one between Maria and Nino.

Countries:

Japan,

Italy

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

106 minutes

Year:

1994

Directors:

Franco Zeffirelli

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Production companies:

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

Actors:

Maria

Nino

Annetta

Suor Agata

Matilde

Crews:

Novel

Director of Photography

Director

Screenplay

Costume Designer