
Satana
Summary
Satana unfurls as a monumental cinematic triptych, an audacious exploration of diabolical influence across epochs. The inaugural chapter plunges into the primordial cosmos, depicting Lucifer's incandescent rebellion against the celestial architect, a cataclysmic schism that irrevocably alters the fabric of creation and casts the proud, defiant spirit into the abyssal void. This cosmic drama then segues into the earthly realm, where the Prince of Darkness confronts the nascent Saviour, engaging in a psychological warfare of temptation and ultimately witnessing the redemptive sacrifice, a profound challenge to his dominion over humanity. The narrative then shifts to the verdant, shadowed landscapes of the Dark Ages, where the "Green Demon" manifests not as a singular entity, but as an insidious miasma of fear, superstition, and primal instinct, corrupting faith and sowing discord amidst an era grappling with nascent spiritual enlightenment. Finally, the film hurtles into the frenetic pulse of modernity, where the "Red Demon" assumes a more sophisticated, insidious guise, embodying the insatiable appetites and moral decay of contemporary society, a silent, pervasive seduction that preys on materialism, ambition, and the digital age's isolating anomie. It is a sweeping, allegorical chronicle of evil's protean nature, its enduring struggle against divine will, and its chameleon-like adaptability throughout human history.
Synopsis
A four chapter film including Satan vs the Creator, Satan vs the Saviour, The Green Demon/Satan during the Dark Ages and The Red Demon/Satan in modern times.
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Mario Bonnard, Mary Cleo Tarlarini, Fernanda Negri Pouget, Mario Voller-Buzzi
Friedrich G. Klopstock, John Milton
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- DirectorLuigi Maggi
- Year1912
- CountryItaly
- Runtime124 min
- Rating5.2/10
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