The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins

The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins (2021) — an Italian family fantasy film to watch online on iFILM, directed by Paola Randi. Monica Bellucci plays Dolores, a kind and powerful witch who runs a secret school for gifted children in 18th-century Italy.

A scrappy street girl named Paola lands in her care after crossing paths with Baron De Michelis — a vengeful noble with an open hatred of witches and plans to shut the school down for good. This is the second film in Italy's Befana franchise, built around the folklore figure who delivers gifts to children on Epiphany eve. Bellucci brings warmth and surprising lightness to the role. Watch The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins (2021) online on iFILM.