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Judith and Holofernes (1929 film)

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Judith and Holofernes
Directed byBaldassarre Negroni
Written byGiulio Lombardozzi
Starring
Cinematography
Production
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Distributed bySocieta Anonima Stefano Pittaluga
Release date
  • January 1929 (1929-01)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryItaly
LanguagesSilent
Italian intertitles

Judith and Holofernes (Italian:Giuditta e Oloferne) is a 1929 Italian silent historical film directed by Baldassarre Negroni and starring Bartolomeo Pagano, Jia Ruskaja and Franz Sala.[1] It was the final film of Pagano, who had been famous during the silent era for his portrayals of Maciste.

The film is based on the story of Judith beheading Holofernes. A 1959 film, Judith and Holofernes, was also inspired by the tale.

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References

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  1. ^ Molitnerno p.220

Bibliography

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  • Moliterno, Gino. The A to Z of Italian Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2008.
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