The Gorgona (1915)
Pisa, 11th century. Spina, a young priestess daughter of Peter, is devoted to keeping a flame burning that illuminates the way back for those returning from the Crusade. But the Florentine knight Lamberto falls in love with her and the two young men fail in the vow of chastity that Spina committed. The shame for having betrayed the promise of purity made pushes Spina to suicide and Lamberto kills himself with her.
Director: Mario Caserini
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: March 19, 1915
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Production: Società Anonima Ambrosio
Language: No Language
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More Films by Director: Mario Caserini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gorgona about?
- Pisa, 11th century. Spina, a young priestess daughter of Peter, is devoted to keeping a flame burning that illuminates the way back for those returning from the Crusade. But the Florentine knight Lamberto falls in love with her and the two young men fail in the vow of chastity that Spina committed. The shame for having betrayed the promise of purity made pushes Spina to suicide and Lamberto kills himself with her.
- Who directed The Gorgona?
- The Gorgona was directed by Mario Caserini.
- Who stars in The Gorgona?
- The Gorgona stars Tina Di Lorenzo, Annibale Ninchi, Madeleine Céliat, Cesare Zocchi, Giulio Donadio.
- How long is The Gorgona?
- The Gorgona has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is The Gorgona?
- The Gorgona is a History, Drama film.