Kidnapped 2023
Marco Bellocchio's *Kidnapped (2023)* plunges viewers into 19th-century Italy, where a heart-wrenching true story unfolds.
Director: Marco Bellocchio
Cast
Enea Sala
Edgardo Mortara (child)
Leonardo Maltese
Edgardo Mortara
Paolo Pierobon
Pio IX
Fausto Russo Alesi
Momolo Mortara
Barbara Ronchi
Marianna Mortara
Andrea Gherpelli
Angelo Padovani
Samuele Teneggi
Riccardo Mortara
Corrado Invernizzi
Giudice Carboni
Filippo Timi
Giacomo Antonelli
Fabrizio Gifuni
Pier Gaetano Feletti
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Kidnapped (2023)* about?
*Kidnapped (2023)* tells the harrowing true story of Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish boy in 1858 Bologna who is secretly baptized and taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents' desperate fight to reunite with him exposes a dangerous clash between religious authority and the push for democracy during Italy's unification.
Who directed *Kidnapped*?
The film was directed by acclaimed Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio, known for his provocative and politically charged dramas.
Who stars in *Kidnapped*?
The cast includes Enea Sala, Leonardo Maltese, Paolo Pierobon, Fausto Russo Alesi, and Barbara Ronchi in key roles.
Is *Kidnapped (2023)* worth watching?
As a historical drama with sharp themes and strong performances, *Kidnapped (2023)* offers a compelling watch for fans of thought-provoking cinema. Its relevance to modern debates on freedom and power adds depth, though it may not appeal to those seeking light entertainment.
How long is *Kidnapped*?
The runtime for *Kidnapped (2023)* is 134 minutes.
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About Kidnapped (2023) — A True Story of Faith, Power, and Forced Belonging
Marco Bellocchio's *Kidnapped (2023)* plunges viewers into 19th-century Italy, where a heart-wrenching true story unfolds. In 1858 Bologna, a young Jewish boy named Edgardo Mortara is secretly baptized and forcibly removed from his family to be raised as a Christian under papal authority. What begins as a personal tragedy spirals into a sweeping political battle, pitting the Vatican's rigid doctrine against the rising tide of democracy and Italian unification.
Bellocchio crafts a tense, emotionally charged drama steeped in historical weight, exploring themes of faith, power, and the cost of intolerance. With stunning performances from a talented cast, the film captures the raw despair of a family torn apart and the ideological clashes that shaped a nation. *Kidnapped (2023)* is more than a historical recount—it's a gripping meditation on the fight for individual freedom against institutional control.
