To mark the release of Cabrini across the United States, we had the pleasure in interviewing two of the film’s leading stars, in the eponymous lead role Cristiana Dell’Anna, along with Hollywood veteran David Morse, as well as the Mexican director Alejandro Monteverde.
In our two interviews, which you can watch in their entirety below, we discussed the inspiring nature and powerful messages within the film, while with Monteverde, we discuss his own personal connection to the tale, and how the film also works as a celebration of women. Finally, of course we had to discuss the decorated career of Morse as he looks back fondly over some excellent projects.
Cristiana Dell’Anna & David Morse
Alejandro Monteverde
Synopsis
Arriving in New York City in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world has ever seen.
Cabrini is released on March 8
