Sparrow (1994)
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.
Director:
Franco Zeffirelli
Writer:
Franco Zeffirelli
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Angela Bettis as Maria |
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Johnathon Schaech as Nino |
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Eva Alexander as Annetta |
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Vanessa Redgrave as Suor Agata |
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Sinéad Cusack as Matilde |
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Valentina Cortese as Madre Superiora |
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John Castle as Giuseppe |
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Frank Finlay as Father Nunzio |
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Denis Quilley as Baron Cesaro |
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Pat Heywood as Sister Teresa |
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Gareth Thomas as Corrado |
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Maurizio Cucè as Assassino |
| Directing | Franco Zeffirelli | Director |
| Writing | Giovanni Verga | Novel |
| Writing | Franco Zeffirelli | Screenplay |
| Camera | Ennio Guarnieri | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Piero Tosi | Costume Designer |
