The Triumph of Love (2001)

A princess is determined to restore her homeland's throne to its rightful heir, a young prince with whom she falls in love.

Director:

Clare Peploe

Writers:

Marivaux (play), Clare Peploe,

Stars:

Mira Sorvino, Rachael Stirling, Ben Kingsley

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Mira Sorvino	...	The Princess
Rachael Stirling	...	Corine
Ben Kingsley	...	Hermocrates
Jay Rodan	...	Agis
Ignazio Oliva	...	Harlequin
Luis Molteni	...	Dimas
Fiona Shaw	...	Leontine
Carlo Antonioni	...	Coachman
Carlo Marcoccia	...	Shepherd

Storyline

In an unidentified country in 18th century Europe, a usurper's daughter has inherited the throne and feels guilty about her family's crimes. She learns that a rightful heir exists but has been taught to hate her and reject all love, and who additionally is kept in seclusion to protect him from her. Spying on his household, she falls in love at the first sight of him, suggesting an obvious happy ending as regards the throne. But to even get close enough to him to talk about it, she must embark on a series of bribes, deceptions, and seductions...

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Plot Keywords:

love | prince | seduction | princess | gender disguise | 

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Taglines:

A Romantic Comedy That Aims For The Heart.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some nudity and sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Paramount Classics

Country:

Italy UK Germany

Language:

English French

Release Date:

10 May 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

El triunfo del amor

Filming Locations:

Tuscany, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$60,507 (USA) (19 April 2002)

Gross:

$446,942 (USA) (30 August 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fiction Films, Recorded Picture Company (RPC), Medusa Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film is based upon a famous 18th century play by Pierre de Marivaux. In keeping with its theatrical roots, there are brief shots interspersed throughout of a modern audience in the garden.

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Connections

Version of Les fausses confidences (1984)

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Soundtracks

"Forêts paisibles"
from the Opera LES INDES GALANTES
By Jean-Philippe Rameau (as J.P. Rameau)
Lyrics by Louis Fuzelier
Adapted by Jason Osborn
Sung by the cast: Mira Sorvino, Rachael Stirling, Ignazio Oliva, Luis Molteni,
Jay Rodan, Fiona Shaw and Ben Kingsley
Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic
Conducted by Jason Osborn

User Reviews

let the hijinx ensue

i loved this movie. it was fun, humorous, entertaining, and witty. the play was first performed in 1732 but i think the plot meets (and excels) today's standards. Mira Sorvino did a great job as did all of the other cast members.

if you liked Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" or any Shakespearean style plots of mistaken identity, deception, lies, love, comedic betrayal, and that sort of thing, you will enjoy this movie.

(of course it is supposed to take place in France, but as everyone knows, they apparently all speak with English accents there. ha ha.)