It's certainly admirable to dedicate oneself to assisting those who are struggling, even when facing setbacks and indifference. Occasionally, however, there’s someone who persists in advocating for vulnerable people, like Italian immigrant Mother Francesca Cabrini (played by Cristiana Dell’Anna). After arriving in New York City in 1889, the small but determined nun from Lombardy began working to provide sustenance, s…

What a great film! I honestly didn't have high hopes for *'Cabrini'* because I hadn’t seen or heard anything about it anywhere – no previews, nothing like that. I was also watching it alone in the cinema, which I enjoyed personally, but it could have been a warning sign for the movie itself. However, it turned out to be really well made! The acting was superb, the story unfolded at a good speed, there were some st…

Cristiana Dell’Anna gives a powerful performance as the central figure, a nun committed to establishing orphanages in China for children suffering from illness and poverty. Her repeated requests to the Vatican for authorization—and financial support—have finally led to an invitation to Rome, only to be denied. Even then, she remains steadfast, and following a convincing meeting with Pope Leo XIII (Giancarlo Giannini)…