Vivaldi, the Red Priest (Italian: Vivaldi, il prete rosso) is a film created and directed by Liana Marabini. It is about the life of composer Antonio Vivaldi, who was also a Catholic priest. It shows his relationship with the world, the Church, his spiritual battles and his love for a woman. Vivaldi is played by Steven Cree also known for Churchill, Outlander, Maleficent). In the cast we find also James Jagger, son of Mick Jagger, in the role of Alessandro Grimani, Vivaldi’s friend. This co-production between the UK and Italy intends to show the spiritual dimension of Vivaldi which is, according to the director, often ignored. The film has been broadcast by the national televisions of several countries.

Cast

• Steven Cree as Antonio Vivaldi
• Clemency Burton-Hill as Laura Padovan
• James Jagger as Alessandro Grimani
• Tiffany Mulheron as Anna Grimani
• Charity Wakefield as Ludovica
• Lachlan Nieboer as Brandon Perry
• Christian McKay as Estienne Roger
• Georgia King as Vittoria
• Matthew McNulty as Philippe d’Orléans
• Matt Barber as François
• Neil McDermott as Manfredi
• Anja Kruse as Laura’s friend
• Roberto Zibetti as Berni
• Sergio Leone as Laura’s Father
• Eric Alexander as Count of Berkley
• Elodie Hill as Little Elisabeth