More Than a Miracle

More Than a Miracle

Year: 1967

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Francesco Rosi

ComedyRomanceFantasy

Who ever imagined love could be such a glamorous, romantic adventure? Isabella, a beautiful but temperamental Neapolitan peasant, meets the ill‑tempered Spanish prince Rodrigo Ferrante y Davalos. Though the King of Spain orders Rodrigo to choose a bride from seven Italian princesses, he falls for the lowly peasant, sparking misadventures.

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Timeline & Setting – More Than a Miracle (1967)

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Time period

Medieval fantasy Iberia

The movie presents a fairy-tale past with monarchs, weddings and magical interventions. It blends courtly intrigue with rustic village life and supernatural elements. The period feels timeless rather than tied to a specific year, creating a classic fairy-tale atmosphere.

Location

Spain, Royal Palace, Iberian Countryside, Witches' Woods

Set in a sunlit Iberian kingdom, the action shifts from a grand royal palace to a rustic village and into mystical woods. The palace houses a queen who pushes for an arranged marriage while courts and guards set the social stage. The countryside depicts harvest life and daily labor, while the woods host witches and saints whose magic nudges fate.

🏰 Palace 🌄 Countryside 🧭 Court Intrigue 🪄 Witchcraft

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Main Characters – More Than a Miracle (1967)

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Isabella Candeloro (Sophia Loren)

A beautiful, temperamental village girl who toils with vegetables and dreams beyond her surroundings. She is quick-witted, resilient, and forms a fierce, determined love for the dashing prince. Her resourcefulness and courage drive the plot as she navigates social expectations and magical twists.

🌾 Villager 💃 Charmer 🧠 Wily 💪 Determined

Rodrigo Fernandez (Omar Sharif)

An ill-tempered, risk-taking Spanish prince who resists parental pressure to marry. He despises conventional courtly life but is secretly capable of deep feeling. His adventurous nature and growth arc hinge on Isabella's influence and the magical events surrounding them.

👑 Prince ⚔️ Rebellious ❤️ Romantic

Queen Mother (Dolores del Río)

The sovereign matriarch who pushes for an advantageous royal marriage, shaping political alliances. She embodies traditional authority and social expectations that complicate the romance. Her presence creates the central tension between duty and desire.

👑 Queen 🧭 Authority 🪜 Tradition

Friar (Giacomo Furia)

A monk who appears as a catalyst for the quest, guiding the prince toward marriage and offering hints of larger moral forces at play. His role anchors the tale in faith and superstition. He embodies pragmatic wisdom amid enchantment.

🙏 Mentor 🕊️ Faith 🧭 Guidance

First Witch (Carlo Pisacane)

One of the bewitched trio who barter in spells and mischief, echoing the film’s magical underpinnings. She embodies the deliberate, playful manipulation of fate. Her actions propel Isabella and Rodrigo toward their eventual union.

🪄 Witch 🌀 Trickster 🪬 Magic

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Major Themes – More Than a Miracle (1967)

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💖 Love Triumphs

Isabella and Rodrigo's romance cuts across social boundaries and royal expectations. The story tracks how affection, wit and persistence gradually bridge class divides. Magical meddling further complicates but ultimately tests their bond, demanding trust and mutual respect. In the end, love prevails through courage and collaboration.

🪄 Magic Fate

Witches and saints bend events around the couple, showing how belief and magic steer human choices. The spells create dramatic turns—lifting a curse, revealing truth, or delaying a deathbed ruse. The film toys with fate, suggesting that destiny negotiates with those who dare to seek it. The princesses, witches, and saints together shape a love-driven outcome.

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