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The City of the Sun (1973)

The City of the Sun (1973)

Drama TV Movie
Release Date: 1973, August 5
Directors: Gianni Amelio
Countries: Italy
Production: RAI, RAI, Arsenal Cinematografica, Arsenal Cinematografica
Cast: Umberto Spadaro, Giulio Brogi, Bedy Moratti, Giancarlo Palermo, Ernesto Colli, Riccardo Mangano, Daniel Sherrill

Overview:

1600, Southern Italy is under the Spanish Government. A few years before an attempt at rebellion, inspired by the preaching of the philosopher and monk Tommaso Campanella, is severely quelled by the Government. Campanella, under the charge of the plot, is put into a prison in Naples and waits for the conclusion of an endless process. Throughout the Calabrian countries his name is wrapped up in legend, he becomes almost a myth. Someone believes he has escaped from prison and wanders about under a false name.

Keywords:

catholic revival