Passione d'amore (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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Ettore Scola

Writers:

Iginio Ugo Tarchetti (novel), Ruggero Maccari (screenplay),

Stars:

Bernard Giraudeau, Valeria D'Obici, Laura Antonelli

8 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Bernard Giraudeau	...	Capt. Giorgio Bacchetti
Valeria D'Obici	...	Fosca
Laura Antonelli	...	Clara
Jean-Louis Trintignant	...	Doctor
Massimo Girotti	...	Colonel
Bernard Blier	...	Maj. Tarasso
Gerardo Amato	...	Lt. Baggi
Sandro Ghiani	...	Giorgio's attendant
Alberto Incrocci	...	Capt. Rivolti
Rosaria Schemmari	...	Fosca's maid
Francesco Piastra	...	Colonel's attendant
Saverio Vallone	...	Blond lieutenant
Franco Committeri	...	Clara's husband

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

colonel | lover | passion | friend | italian soldier | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

7 May 1981 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Entre el amor y la muerte

Company Credits

Production Co:

Massfilm, Les Films Marceau, Cocinor

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Inspired Stephen Sondheim to write the musical Passion.

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Connections

Featured in Zomergasten: Episode #3.1 (1990)

User Reviews

A masterful rendering of an epic of the heart....

Ettore Scola's masterful rendering of this epic of the heart deserves a much wider audience. It is a worthy successor to the risorgimento classics such as Vischonti's Senso and Il Gattopardo, as well as Rosselini's Vanina,Vanini. The 19th century is indeed a fruitful source for Italian filmmakers. The period settings and trappings are beautifully realized here, but the story is timeless and could occur in any period. What is so intriguing in this story is that the hero becomes trapped in a claustrophobic situation in which he finds himself the vigorously pursued object of desire and he is quite powerless to extricate himself from the alarming circumstances. Handsome and callow Giorgio (Giraudeau) is frustrated by his inability to visit his charming but light-minded married mistress (Antonelli) and falls prey to the dangerous passion of enamored Fosca (D'Obici), the ugly and sickly daughter of his stern commander (Girotti). The resulting anguish and ensuing tragedy this unlikely pair undergoes make them both understandable, pitiful and immensely sympathetic to viewers. Bernard Giraudeau's stellar performance will captivate and leave a lasting impression. Not to be missed.