Bakhita
Originally released in 2009. Bakhita is a history/adventure film. directed by Giacomo Campiotti.
Starring Fatou Kine Boye, Teresa Acerbis, and Ettore Bassi
Synopsis
Born in a village in Sudan, kidnapped by slavers, often beaten and abused, and later sold to Federico Marin, a Venetian merchant, Bakhita then came to Italy and became the nanny servant of Federico's daughter, Aurora, who had lost her mother at birth. She is treated as an outcast by the peasants and the other servants due to her black skin and African background, but Bakhita is kind and generous to others. Bakhita gradually comes closer to God with the help of the kind village priest, and embraces the Catholic faith. She requests to join the order of Canossian sisters, but Marin doesn't want to give her up as his servant, treating her almost as his property. This leads to a moving court case that raised an uproar which impacts Bakhita's freedom and ultimate decision to become a nun. Pope John Paul II declared her a saint in the year 2000.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 2009
16 years ago
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (21 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakhita about?
Born in a village in Sudan, kidnapped by slavers, often beaten and abused, and later sold to Federico Marin, a Venetian merchant, Bakhita then came to Italy and became the nanny servant of Federico...
Who directed Bakhita?
Bakhita was directed by Giacomo Campiotti.
When was Bakhita released?
Bakhita was released on April 4, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bakhita?
The main cast of Bakhita includes Fatou Kine Boye, Teresa Acerbis, Ettore Bassi, Federica Bau, Sonia Bergamasco.