The read
It runs long at 2h 59m.
Synopsis
Italian maestro Ermanno Olmi tells the tale of the journey of the Magi in this lyrical odyssey. The film focuses on a wise man who interprets his sighting of a comet streaking through the sky as a spiritual message. Joined by two associates, soldiers, villagers and others, the Magi sets out on a journey that tests his beliefs and strength.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Ermanno OlmiScreenplay
- Ermanno OlmiDirector
- Bruno NicolaiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alberto FumigalliMel
- Antonio CucciarrèRupo
- Eligio MartellucciKaipaco
- Renzo SamminiatesiPastore
- Marco BartoliniCushi
- Lucia PecciantiNohad
- Guido Del Testa1° Uomo nel Bosco
- Tersilio Ghelardini2° Uomo nel Bosco
- Adolfo Fanucci3° Uomo nel Bosco
- Fernando GuarguagliniArupa
- Anna VanniCompagna di Arupa
- Giulio ParadisiAstioge