Il Cielo Cade (2000) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2000, Il Cielo Cade is a drame, guerre, romance and musique film directed by Andrea Frazzi, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. 1943, an estate north of Firenze. The weight of the world is on the shoulders of Penny, who's about 10. An orphan, she must watch over her little sister when they go to live with her aunt and uncle. Penny's a Catholic, and worries about her uncle's soul. He's Jewish, progressive and a free thinker, a fair boss, and devoted to his family. He can be stern, so Penny also worries that she'll never please him and that he won't love her. Then, after the Allied forces land in Sicily and the Germans begin their retreat, Penny must worry about her uncle's life. She tries logic and appeals to human decency. Can a child keep the sky from falling?

Who’s in it. Il Cielo Cade stars Isabella Rossellini as Katchen, Jeroen Krabbé as Wilhelm, Barbara Enrichi as Rosa and Gianna Giachetti as Elsa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Il Cielo Cade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il Cielo Cade page.

If you liked it. Fans of Il Cielo Cade tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.