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Heaven Over the Marshes (1949)

Movie ★ 6.2 111 min

Unlike most Italian films of the 1940s, Augusto Genina's Cielo Sulla Palude opened in Venice rather than Rome. The film's American title was Heaven Over the Marshes, and indeed most of the story is set in the disease-ridden Pontine Marshes on the outskirts of Rome. This was the home of Maria Goretti, a pious young girl who was murdered by her would-be seducer. For reasons elucidated in the course of the film, Maria's short time on earth made her worthy of Sainthood, which was actually bestowed upon her shortly after the release of this film. Maria Goretti is well-played by Ines Orsini. Cielo Sulla Palude served as the comeback feature for director Augusto Genina, whose previous pro-fascist films had caused him to be blacklisted after WW II.

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Released
August 3, 1949
Runtime
111 min
IMDb
tt0041248
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Studio
Film Bassoli, Arx

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heaven Over the Marshes about?
Unlike most Italian films of the 1940s, Augusto Genina's Cielo Sulla Palude opened in Venice rather than Rome. The film's American title was Heaven Over the Marshes, and indeed most of the story is set in the disease-ridden Pontine Marshes on the outskirts of Rome. This was the home of Maria Goretti, a pious young girl who was murdered by her would-be seducer. For reasons elucidated in the course of the film, Maria's short time on earth made her worthy of Sainthood, which was actually bestowed upon her shortly after the release of this film. Maria Goretti is well-played by Ines Orsini. Cielo Sulla Palude served as the comeback feature for director Augusto Genina, whose previous pro-fascist films had caused him to be blacklisted after WW II.
Who directed Heaven Over the Marshes?
Heaven Over the Marshes was directed by Augusto Genina.
Who stars in Heaven Over the Marshes?
Heaven Over the Marshes stars Inés Orsini, Giovanni Martella, Mauro Matteucci, Rubi D'Alma.
When was Heaven Over the Marshes released?
Heaven Over the Marshes is a 1949 drama film.
Where can I watch Heaven Over the Marshes?
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