Summary In the 15th century, in a poor Italian village, the monks of a modest convent take up an abandoned baby. Unfortunately, for all their efforts, they prove unable to trace his parents. So they set up providing tender loving care to the little boy. Marcellino lives a happy life among the men of God but, as he grows up, he misses his mother more and more. To compensate for her absence, he tends to identify her with the Virgin Mary. One day, the local lord, in search of a child to raise, decides to adopt Marcellino and to bring him up in his castle. He dresses him in rich attire and gives him a strict education. But Marcellino feels miserable there and eventually runs away.Back in his dear convent, he gleefully resumes his former life. He still misses his mother but his life changes when he finds a crucifix in the attic. A wonderful friendship between Jesus and him is born. View more details
Directed : Luigi Comencini
Written : Ennio De Concini Luigi Comencini José María Sánchez Silva
Stars : Fernando Fernán Gómez Didier Bénureau Alberto Cracco Sergio Bini Bustric
Genres : Drama
Release date : Dec 18, 1991
Countries of origin : Italy France Spain
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Valnerina, Umbria, Italy
Production companies : Production Group UGC PH Vídeo Mercury Films
Summary In the 15th century, in a poor Italian village, the monks of a modest convent take up an abandoned baby. Unfortunately, for all their efforts, they prove unable to trace his parents. So they set up providing tender loving care to the little boy. Marcellino lives a happy life among the men of God but, as he grows up, he misses his mother more and more. To compensate for her absence, he tends to identify her with the Virgin Mary. One day, the local lord, in search of a child to raise, decides to adopt Marcellino and to bring him up in his castle. He dresses him in rich attire and gives him a strict education. But Marcellino feels miserable there and eventually runs away.Back in his dear convent, he gleefully resumes his former life. He still misses his mother but his life changes when he finds a crucifix in the attic. A wonderful friendship between Jesus and him is born. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Dec 18, 1991
Countries of origin : Italy France Spain
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Valnerina, Umbria, Italy
Production companies : Production Group UGC PH Vídeo Mercury Films
