Christine Cristina
2009 film by Stefania Sandrelli
Christine Cristina is a 2009 Italian biographical drama film co-written and directed by Stefania Sandrelli, in her directorial debut.
It depicts medieval writer Christine de Pizan's real life events.
Plot
Cast
Amanda Sandrelli as Christine
Alessio Boni as Gerson
Alessandro Haber as Charleton
Paola Tiziana Cruciani as Therèse
Blas Roca-Rey as Carmaux
Naomi Marzullo as Maria
Nicholas Marzullo as Giovanetto
Roberto Herlitzka as Sartorius
Sara Bertelà as Marguerite
Mattia Sbragia as the judge
Stefano Molinari as Gontler
Antonella Attili as Nanà
Paolo De Vita as Picpompon
Ted Rusoff as Friar Severino
Production
Sandrelli knew of Christine de Pizan after looking for books for Christmas gifts, and she soon became passionate about her story, even finding similarities with her own life. The film was produced by Cinemaundici, Diva and Rai Cinema with a budget of about 2.5 million euros.
Release
The film premiered out of competition at the 2009 Rome Film Festival. It was released in Italian cinemas on 7 May 2010.
Reception
Cineuropa described the film as "more of a sincere effort than a real success". Similarly, Mymovies noted how "the final product of the film do not live up to its high premises", and gave the film a score of 2.5 out of 5.
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