Heaven Over the Marshes (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1949, Heaven Over the Marshes is a drama film directed by Augusto Genina, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Unlike most Italian films of the 1940s, Augusto Genina's Cielo Sulla Palude opened in Venice rather than Rome. The film's American title was Heaven Over the Marshes, and indeed most of the story is set in the disease-ridden Pontine Marshes on the outskirts of Rome. This was the home of Maria Goretti, a pious young girl who was murdered by her would-be seducer. For reasons elucidated in the course of the film, Maria's short time on earth made her worthy of Sainthood, which was actually bestowed upon her shortly after the release of this film. Maria Goretti is well-played by Ines Orsini. Cielo Sulla Palude served as the comeback feature for director Augusto Genina, whose previous pro-fascist films had caused him to be blacklisted after WW II.
Who’s in it. Heaven Over the Marshes stars Inés Orsini as Maria Goretti, Giovanni Martella as Luigi Goretti - il padre di Maria, Mauro Matteucci as Alessandro Serenelli and Rubi D'Alma as La contessa Teneroni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Heaven Over the Marshes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Over the Marshes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Over the Marshes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Over the Marshes (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heaven Over the Marshes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heaven Over the Marshes worth watching?
- Heaven Over the Marshes holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven Over the Marshes?
- Heaven Over the Marshes stars Inés Orsini, Giovanni Martella, Mauro Matteucci, Rubi D'Alma and Michele Malaspina.
- When was Heaven Over the Marshes released?
- Heaven Over the Marshes was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.