The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins (2021)

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins Poster
Original Title: La befana vien di notte 2 - Le origini

18th century. Paola, a young, reckless street urchin inadvertently gets in the way of the plans of terrifying Baron De Michelis, a small and mean hunchback always escorted by his trusted (and abused) minion Marmotta, with an unquenchable thirst for power and an unmeasurable hate for witches. The intervention of the sweet and powerful Dolores, a good witch who has devoted her life to children, saves Paola from being burned at the stake. Through a magical apprenticeship, breakneck pursuits, incredible transformations and a whole lot of trouble, Paola will discover that fate has something really special in store for her… And so the legend begins.

Introduction
"The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins" is an intriguing film, launched in 2021, that tries to offer audiences with a fresh viewpoint on the familiar Christmas holiday. The film integrates elements of conventional narrative and fantasy to develop a lively, distinct story that takes us on a journey of magic, love, forgiveness, and the discovery of origins.

Plot
The story begins with the intro of Perfidia, an elementary school instructor who leads a mundane life during the day and turns into "The Christmas Witch", a magical entity that spreads out gifts and happiness to children throughout Christmas's Eve. Nevertheless, the duality of Perfidia's life is disrupted when her secret is discovered by six of her trainees. They start an exciting mission to shine knowledge about the origins of the Christmas Witch, who is believed to be born from a damaged Christmas ornament.

As the plot unwinds, viewers find out that being the Christmas Witch is a generational responsibility gave from mom to daughter. In a surprising twist to the tale, the film exposes that Perfidia was initially a foundling adopted by the previous Christmas Witch, thus making her the first non-biological heir to the role.

Characters and Their Development
The character development in the film supplies extra layers to the plot. Laurentiis brings the adorable Perfidia to life with finesse, representing her as a well-meaning female who has a hard time to handle her responsibilities. The 6 students who find her secret - Sara, Julien, Ivo, Virginio, Rosa, and Damiano - signify a variety of characteristics ranging from suspicion to curiosity, bravery, and decision.

Themes
The significant styles checked out in "The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins" include the bewitching allure of the unidentified, the magic of Christmas, and the significance of courage, loyalty, and relationship. It also deals with the problem of discovering one's origins in an interesting and thought-provoking manner.

Concluding Act
As the story concludes, these themes culminate in an exciting climax where Perfidia risks losing her wonderful powers on Christmas Eve. In an impressive turn of events, the six students show their dedication to Perfidia, assisting her rediscover the spirit of Christmas and her role as the Christmas Witch.

Conclusion
"The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins" explores the remarkable premise of a wonderful character who conserves Christmas every year. The movie is amusing, suspenseful and filled with fun, while likewise provoking deeper thoughts about the importance of kinship, sacrifice, and self-discovery. This cinematic experience is delightful and memorable due to its special take on the timeless story of Christmas gift-giving and the secret behind it all.

Top Cast

  • Monica Bellucci (small)
    Monica Bellucci
    Dolores
  • Zoe Massenti
    Paola
  • Fabio De Luigi (small)
    Fabio De Luigi
    Barone De Michelis
  • Herbert Ballerina (small)
    Herbert Ballerina
    Marmotta
  • Alessandro Haber (small)
    Alessandro Haber
    Marchese
  • Corrado Guzzanti (small)
    Corrado Guzzanti
    Papa Benedetto XIV
  • Aurora Lera
    Lina
  • Giulietta Rebeggiani (small)
    Giulietta Rebeggiani
    Anita
  • Mario Luciani (small)
    Mario Luciani
    Chicco
  • Carlotta Scacco
    Zenevra
  • Paola Cortellesi (small)
    Paola Cortellesi
    Paola