MATRIARCH (2025)
The cult of the Madonna dell'Arco dates back to the 1400s, when a young believer, after losing a game of pallamaglio, threw a ball in anger at a portrait of the Madonna under a Roman arch. The Madonna began to bleed. The crowd wanted to punish the boy for his wicked deed. The Count of Sarno decided to have him hanged from a tree. A few hours later, the tree withered. This is the myth that has always accompanied the oldest Marian cult in Campania (Italy).
Director: Gaetano Mattia Cosentino
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: December 26, 2025
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MATRIARCH about?
- The cult of the Madonna dell'Arco dates back to the 1400s, when a young believer, after losing a game of pallamaglio, threw a ball in anger at a portrait of the Madonna under a Roman arch. The Madonna began to bleed. The crowd wanted to punish the boy for his wicked deed. The Count of Sarno decided to have him hanged from a tree. A few hours later, the tree withered. This is the myth that has always accompanied the oldest Marian cult in Campania (Italy).
- Who directed MATRIARCH?
- MATRIARCH was directed by Gaetano Mattia Cosentino.
- How long is MATRIARCH?
- MATRIARCH has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is MATRIARCH?
- MATRIARCH is a Documentary film.