Passion of Love (1981)
In the 1860's, Giorgio (Giraudeau), a young Italian soldier is sent to a remote post, far away from his lover, Clara (Antonelli). He is lodged in the house of the colonel (Girotti). He becames friends with the colonel and the local doctor (Trintignant). Among the inhabitants of the house, there is a strange young woman - Fosca (d'Obici) who is both unattractive and mad. However, she has a passion that Giorgio will have to cope with.
Director: Ettore Scola
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: September 16, 1981
Cast
- Valeria D'Obici - Fosca
- Bernard Giraudeau - Giorgio Biachetti
- Laura Antonelli - Clara
- Massimo Girotti - Colonel
- Bernard Blier - Major
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - Le médecin major
- Gerardo Amato - Lieutenant Baggi
- Sandro Ghiani - L’ordonnance de Giorgio
- Saverio Vallone - Lieutenant Biondo
- Alberto Incrocci - Capitane Rivolti
Screenplay
- Iginio Ugo Tarchetti (Novel)
- Ruggero Maccari (Screenplay)
- Ettore Scola (Screenplay)
Music: Armando Trovajoli
Cinematography: Claudio Ragona
Editing: Raimondo Crociani
Production: Mass Film, Les Films Marceau-Cocinor
Country: Italy, France
Language: Français, Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Burning Passion and Desire
Keywords
italy, obsession, duel, soldier, illness, 19th century, lovers separated
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passion of Love about?
- In the 1860's, Giorgio (Giraudeau), a young Italian soldier is sent to a remote post, far away from his lover, Clara (Antonelli). He is lodged in the house of the colonel (Girotti). He becames friends with the colonel and the local doctor (Trintignant). Among the inhabitants of the house, there is a strange young woman - Fosca (d'Obici) who is both unattractive and mad. However, she has a passion that Giorgio will have to cope with.
- Who directed Passion of Love?
- Passion of Love was directed by Ettore Scola.
- Who stars in Passion of Love?
- Passion of Love stars Valeria D'Obici, Bernard Giraudeau, Laura Antonelli, Massimo Girotti, Bernard Blier, Jean-Louis Trintignant.
- How long is Passion of Love?
- Passion of Love has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Passion of Love?
- Passion of Love is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Passion of Love produced?
- Passion of Love was produced in Italy, France.
- What are the themes of Passion of Love?
- The themes of Passion of Love include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Burning Passion and Desire.