Vivaldi, the Red Priest

Vivaldi, the Red Priest

2009 · 120 min · ★ 6.0 · Music, History

The life of Antonio Vivaldi, called "the red priest", his relationship with the world and the Church, his spiritual battles, his love for a woman.

Directed by Liana Marabini · Written by Liana Marabini

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Steven Cree Antonio Vivaldi
Clemency Burton-Hill Laura Padovan
James Jagger Alessandro Grimani
Tiffany Mulheron Anna Grimani
Charity Wakefield Ludovica
Lachlan Nieboer Brandon Perry
Christian McKay Estienne Roger
Georgia King Vittoria
Matthew McNulty Philippe d'Orléans
Neil McDermott Manfredi
Anja Kruse And with
Roberto Zibetti And with

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