THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS WITCH
synopsis
During the day Paola is an ordinary primary school teacher, but at night, she turns into…The Christmas Witch, a magical creature who brings gifts to the good kids. One night, Paola disappears, kidnapped by Mr. Johnny, a cruel Toymaker who got his childhood ruined by the Witch and is now seeking revenge. A group of six brave pupils who found out their teacher's secret, will live an extraordinary adventure to rescue her. Will they be able to save Paola and Christmas?
international title: | The Legend of the Christmas Witch |
original title: | La befana vien di notte |
country: | Italy, Spain |
sales agent: | True Colours |
year: | 2018 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Michele Soavi |
film run: | 100' |
release date: | IT 27/12/2018 |
screenplay: | Nicola Guaglianone |
cast: | Paola Cortellesi, Stefano Fresi, Odette Adado, Fausto Sciarappa, Diego Delpiano |
cinematography by: | Nicola Pecorini |
film editing: | Pietro Morana |
art director: | Massimo Santomarco |
costumes designer: | Francesco Ceo |
music: | Andrea Farri |
executive producer: | Massimo Di Rocco |
associate producer: | Stefano Massenzi |
production: | Lucky Red, Morena Films, RAI Cinema, 3 Marys Entertainment |
backing: | Regione Lazio (IT), IDM Südtirol – Alto Adige Film Fund & Commission (IT) |
distributor: | Universal Pictures International Italy, Lucky Red |