La Taranta (1962)
Documentary on a religious practice in the Puglia region of Italy whereby women assert that they have been bitten by a tarantula and dance until they are exorcised of the poison.
Director: Gianfranco Mingozzi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1962
Screenplay
Music: Diego Carpitella
Cinematography: Ugo Piccone
Production: Pantheon Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Gianfranco Mingozzi
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Taranta about?
- Documentary on a religious practice in the Puglia region of Italy whereby women assert that they have been bitten by a tarantula and dance until they are exorcised of the poison.
- Who directed La Taranta?
- La Taranta was directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi.
- How long is La Taranta?
- La Taranta has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is La Taranta?
- La Taranta is a Documentary film.
- Where was La Taranta produced?
- La Taranta was produced in Italy.