Moroloja
Jan 01, 2011 · 10m
Director
Alexander Ingham BrookeOverview
In 1962 Cecilia Mangini, an Italian filmmaker made 'Stendali', a documentary about a group of women who practiced an Ancient Greek funeral rite in the southern Italian town of Martano (Puglia, Lecce). Shortly after the filming of 'Stendali' the women died out, with no one to replace them, the rites disappeared, leaving the town in its silence. In 2011, 50 years later, the film 'Moroloja' looks back upon the site of the funeral, revisiting the town of Martano, revealing that some of the women are still alive. Narration by Cecilia Mangini.
Cast of Moroloja
Crew of Moroloja
About Moroloja
What is Moroloja about?
In 1962 Cecilia Mangini, an Italian filmmaker made 'Stendali', a documentary about a group of women who practiced an Ancient Greek funeral rite in the southern Italian town of Martano (Puglia, Lecce). Shortly after the filming of 'Stendali' the women died out, with no one to replace them, the rites disappeared, leaving the town in its silence. In 2011, 50 years later, the film 'Moroloja' looks…
When was Moroloja released?
Moroloja was released on January 1, 2011.
How long is Moroloja?
Moroloja runs 10 minutes.
Who directed Moroloja?
Moroloja was directed by Alexander Ingham Brooke.
Who is in the cast of Moroloja?
The cast of Moroloja includes Cecilia Mangini (Narrator).