Judith and Holofernes (1929 film)

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Judith and Holofernes
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Directed by Baldassarre Negroni
Written byGiulio Lombardozzi
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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.

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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

  1. Molitnerno p.220

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