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Corpo Celeste (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2011, Corpo Celeste is a drama film directed by Alice Rohrwacher, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. After growing up in Switzerland, 13-year-old Marta returns to a city in southern Italy with her mother and older sister. Independent and inquisitive, she joins a catechism class at a local church. However, the games and religious pop songs she encounters there do not nearly satisfy her interest in faith. Struggling to find her place, Marta pushes the boundaries of the class, the priest, and the church.

Who’s in it. Corpo Celeste stars Yile Yara Vianello as Marta, Pasqualina Scuncia as Santa, Salvatore Cantalupo as Don Mario and Anita Caprioli as Rita, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Corpo Celeste has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Corpo Celeste page.

If you liked it. Fans of Corpo Celeste tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Corpo Celeste (2011)?
In US, Corpo Celeste is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Corpo Celeste worth watching?
Corpo Celeste holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Corpo Celeste?
Corpo Celeste stars Yile Yara Vianello, Pasqualina Scuncia, Salvatore Cantalupo, Anita Caprioli and Renato Carpentieri.
When was Corpo Celeste released?
Corpo Celeste was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.