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The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins (2021): Cast & Box Office

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The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins is a 2021 family comedy directed by Paola Randi, starring Paola Cortellesi as Paola, Zoe Massenti and Fabio De Luigi. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide.

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The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Paola Randi
Genres
Family , Fantasy , Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins About?

The premise of The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins without spoilers.

In 18th century Italy, Paola, a spirited street urchin, unwittingly disrupts the sinister schemes of Baron De Michelis, a power-hungry hunchback accompanied by his abused minion, Marmotta. De Michelis harbors a deep hatred for witches. Fortunately, the benevolent witch Dolores intervenes, rescuing Paola from a dire fate. Paola then embarks on a magical apprenticeship, facing perilous chases and astonishing transformations as she discovers her destined role in a burgeoning legend.

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • destiny
  • la befana character
  • prequel
  • second part
  • 18th century
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Cast & crew

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins Cast & Characters

Paola Cortellesi leads the cast as Paola, with Zoe Massenti as Paola Diotallevi and Fabio De Luigi as Barone Gian Rodolfo De Michelis. Directed by Paola Randi; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins

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From the director

More from Paola Randi

More films directed by Paola Randi: Little Tito and the Aliens and Into Paradiso.

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Box office

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins Box Office

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins grossed $1 million worldwide.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$1M

International
$1M
Details

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “La Befana Vien di Notte - Le Origini” and “Школа волшебства”.

Also known as
  • La Befana Vien di Notte - Le Origini
  • Школа волшебства
  • Бефана приходить уночі 2: Походження
  • La Sorcière de Noël 2 : Les origines
  • 크리스마스 마녀의 전설
  • A Lenda da Befana: O Início
  • Die Legende der Weihnachtshexe
  • La Leyenda de la Bruja de Navidad: El Origen
  • La Befana 晚上来了2

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The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins?

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins released?

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins was released on December 30, 2021.

Who directed The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins?

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins was directed by Paola Randi.

More films by Paola Randi

Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins?

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins stars Paola Cortellesi as Paola, Zoe Massenti as Paola Diotallevi and Fabio De Luigi as Barone Gian Rodolfo De Michelis, among 12 credited actors.

How much did The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins make at the box office?

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins grossed $1 million worldwide.

Does The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins in?

The original language of The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins is Italian.

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