Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven (2010)
One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out the poor and abandoned youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith and help them find a better life. He became the founder of the religious congregation, the Oratory, that worked with the youth and also labored to re-evangelize a decadent Rome.
Director: Giacomo Campiotti
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 200 min
Release Date: September 20, 2010
Cast
- Gigi Proietti - San Filippo Neri
- Francesco Salvi - Persiano Rosa
- Roberto Citran - Cardinal Capurso
- Sebastiano Lo Monaco - Principe Nerano
- Francesca Chillemi - Ippolita
- Stefano Fregni - Carrettiere
- Jesus Emiliano Coltorti - Camillo
- Josafat Vagni - Mezzapagnotta
- Francesca Antonelli - Zaira
- Niccolò Senni - Pierotto
Screenplay
- Giacomo Campiotti (Screenplay)
Music: Marco Frisina
Editing: Alessandro Lucidi, Roberto Missiroli
Production: Lux Vide, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Français, Italiano
Box Office: $63,000
Original Language: it
Keywords
rome, italy, based on true story, 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven about?
- One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out the poor and abandoned youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith and help them find a better life. He became the founder of the religious congregation, the Oratory, that worked with the youth and also labored to re-evangelize a decadent Rome.
- Who directed Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
- Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven was directed by Giacomo Campiotti.
- Who stars in Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
- Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven stars Gigi Proietti, Francesco Salvi, Roberto Citran, Sebastiano Lo Monaco, Francesca Chillemi, Stefano Fregni.
- How long is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
- Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven has a runtime of 3h 20m (200 minutes).
- What genre is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
- Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven is a Drama film.
- How much did Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven gross?
- Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven grossed $63,000 worldwide.
- Where was Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven produced?
- Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven was produced in Italy.