Arcana (1972)

Arcana (1972) poster

A Sicilian widow earns her living as a clairvoyant, in Milan, but she hasn't got any power at all. Her son instead holds supernatural powers and with the help of his mother he becomes a strong sorcerer. But he fails perhaps to understand the real strength he possesses inside and unbinds uncontrolled forces that lead people that surround him to go mad.

Director: Giulio Questi
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Romolo Grano, Berto Pisano
Cinematography: Dario Di Palma
Editing: Franco Arcalli
Production: Palumbo
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases

Keywords

mother, rape, milan, supernatural, sorcerer, psychic, death, clairvoyant

More Films by Director: Giulio Questi
More Films in Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcana about?
A Sicilian widow earns her living as a clairvoyant, in Milan, but she hasn't got any power at all. Her son instead holds supernatural powers and with the help of his mother he becomes a strong sorcerer. But he fails perhaps to understand the real strength he possesses inside and unbinds uncontrolled forces that lead people that surround him to go mad.
Who directed Arcana?
Arcana was directed by Giulio Questi.
Who stars in Arcana?
Arcana stars Lucia Bosè, Maurizio Degli Esposti, Tina Aumont, Renato Paracchi, Gianfranco Pozzi, Giovanni Ricci.
How long is Arcana?
Arcana has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Arcana?
Arcana is a Drama, Horror, Mystery film.
Where was Arcana produced?
Arcana was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of Arcana?
The themes of Arcana include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases.