

Heaven Over the Marshes
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.
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- Italian
- catholic
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- Theatrical3 Aug 1949
- Theatrical24 Nov 1949
Frequently asked questions
- When was Heaven Over the Marshes released?
- Heaven Over the Marshes was released on 3 August 1949.
- Where can I watch Heaven Over the Marshes online?
- Heaven Over the Marshes is available on CineAutore Amazon Channel in IT. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Heaven Over the Marshes?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Heaven Over the Marshes is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Heaven Over the Marshes?
- Heaven Over the Marshes holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 6 votes.
- Who directed Heaven Over the Marshes?
- Heaven Over the Marshes (1949) was directed by Augusto Genina.
- How long is Heaven Over the Marshes?
- Heaven Over the Marshes runs for 1h 51m.












