The film explores the origin story of the legendary Italian Christmas witch:

Just as Paola is about to be burned at the stake, she is rescued by Dolores (Monica Bellucci), a kind and powerful "white witch" who has dedicated her life to helping children.

Paola inadvertently interferes with the power-hungry plans of the villainous Baron De Michelis (Fabio De Luigi), a mean-spirited man with a deep-seated hatred for witches.

Under Dolores's guidance, Paola undergoes a magical apprenticeship filled with transformations and daring pursuits, eventually discovering her true destiny as the legendary Befana. Main Cast The Legend of the Christmas Witch (2018)

The film has a runtime of (approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes) and was released in Italy on December 30, 2021 . Film Overview Director: Paola Randi. Genre: Adventure, Comedy, and Fantasy. Setting: The story is set in the 18th century . Plot Summary