Italy / Spain,
2018, 98 min
Directed by:
Michele SoaviScreenplay:
Nicola GuaglianoneCinematography:
Nicola PecoriniComposer:
Andrea FarriCast:
Paola Cortellesi, Stefano Fresi, Fausto Maria Sciarappa, Giovanni Calcagno, Giuseppe Lo Piccolo, Luca Avagliano, Francesco Mura, Clòe Romagnoli (more)Plots(1)
By day, Paola is an ordinary elementary school teacher, but by night she turns into "the Christmas witch," a magical creature who spends her time taking gifts to the poorer children. One night, Paola is kidnapped by the mean Mr. Johnny, whose childhood had been ruined by the witch. Six students will set off to unravel their teacher’s secret. Will they be able to save Paola and Christmas? (Sitges Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Paola Cortellesi
Italy
Best movies:
There's Still Tomorrow (2023)
Maria Montessori: una vita per i bambini (2007) (TV movie)
Petra (2020) (series)
Stefano Fresi
Best movies:
Pure Hearts (2017)
The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles (2015)
I Can Quit Whenever I Want: Ad Honorem (2017)
Fausto Maria Sciarappa
Italy
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Jumping from High Places (2022)
Slam: Tutto per una ragazza (2016)
Giovanni Calcagno
Italy
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Good Morning, Night (2003)
The Traitor (2019)
Mafia & Red Tomatoes (2014)
Giuseppe Lo Piccolo
Best movies:
The Young Montalbano (2012) (series)
Leonora addio (2022)
Rainbow: A Private Affair (2017)
Luca Avagliano
Best movies:
Il tuttofare (2018)
Clòe Romagnoli
Best movies:
Maltese - Il Romanzo del Commissario (2017) (series)
Un passo dal cielo (2011) (series)
Odette Adado
Best movies:
Let Yourself Go (2017)