Christine Cristina
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Directed byStefania Sandrelli
Screenplay byGiacomo Scarpelli
Stefania Sandrelli
Marco Tiberi
Furio Scarpelli (supervision)
Stefania Sandrelli
Marco Tiberi
Furio Scarpelli (supervision)
StarringAmanda Sandrelli
Alessio Boni
Alessio Boni
CinematographyPaolo Carnera
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| Directed by | Stefania Sandrelli |
| Screenplay by | Giacomo Scarpelli Stefania Sandrelli Marco Tiberi Furio Scarpelli (supervision) |
| Starring | Amanda Sandrelli Alessio Boni |
| Cinematography | Paolo Carnera |
| Edited by | Patrizio Marone |
| Music by | Pasquale Catalano |
| Distributed by | 01 Distribution |
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| Language | Italian |
Christine Cristina is a 2009 Italian biographical drama film co-written and directed by Stefania Sandrelli, in her directorial debut. It depicts medieval writer Christine de Pizan's real life events.
Cast
- Amanda Sandrelli as Christine
- Alessio Boni as Gerson
- Alessandro Haber as Charleton
- Paola Tiziana Cruciani as Therèse
- Blas Roca-Rey as Carmaux
- Naomi Marzullo as Maria
- Nicholas Marzullo as Giovanetto
- Roberto Herlitzka as Sartorius
- Sara Bertelà as Marguerite
- Mattia Sbragia as the judge
- Stefano Molinari as Gontler
- Antonella Attili as Nanà
- Paolo De Vita as Picpompon
- Ted Rusoff as Friar Severino
Production
Sandrelli knew of Christine de Pizan after looking for books for Christmas gifts, and she soon became passionate about her story, even finding similarities with her own life.[1] The film was produced by Cinemaundici, Diva and Rai Cinema with a budget of about 2.5 million euros.[1][2]
Release
The film premiered out of competition at the 2009 Rome Film Festival.[2] It was released in Italian cinemas on 7 May 2010.[3]
