The 2018 Italian fantasy comedy (released internationally as The Legend of the Christmas Witch ) is a modern cinematic take on the traditional Italian legend of the Befana. Directed by Michele Soavi , the film follows Paola, a primary school teacher who secretly transforms into a magical gift-bringing witch at night. Film Synopsis & Performance

The story kicks off when Paola is kidnapped by , a vengeful toymaker whose childhood was supposedly "ruined" by the witch after she forgot to deliver his gift 25 years earlier. A group of six of her students witness the abduction and embark on a magical journey to rescue her and save the holiday. La Befana vien di notte (2018) - IMDb