Saint Rita (film)

Saint Rita is a 2011 Italian biographical drama film directed by Giorgio Capitani. The film chronicles the life of Rita of Cascia, a 14th-century Augustinian nun revered as a saint in the Catholic Church, particularly known as the patron saint of impossible causes. The film portrays her early life, forced marriage, her husband's violent death, her desire to enter religious life, and the miraculous stigmatization she received late in her life. The movie aims to depict Rita's unwavering faith, forgiveness, and perseverance through hardship. It features Elena Russo in the title role. The film was produced for television.