# The Little Devil (1988)

> A buttoned-up Roman priest’s encounter with a gleeful devil becomes an irreverent fantasy about faith, freedom, and unexpected transformation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28478

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Roberto Benigni
- Cast: Roberto Benigni, Walter Matthau, Stefania Sandrelli, Giacomo Piperno, Franco Fabrizi, Nicoletta Braschi, Paolo Baroni, Annabella Schiavone
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095869/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, whimsical, warm, lighthearted movie night, cult comedy viewing

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