| Young Lucrezia | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Luciano Ercoli |
| Written by | Luciano Ercoli |
| Produced by | Enzo Doria |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Aldo De Robertis |
| Edited by | Angelo Curi |
| Music by | Franco Micalizzi |
| Production company | T.R.A.C. |
| Distributed by | Euro International Film |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Young Lucrezia (Italian: Lucrezia giovane) is a 1974 Italian historical drama film directed by Luciano Ercoli and starring Simonetta Stefanelli, Massimo Foschi, Raffaele Curi and Ettore Manni.
Plot
The film opens with Lucrezia (Simonetta Stefanelli) seeking solace in a monastic retreat while waiting for her marriage with Giovanni Sforza (Aldo Reggiani) to be annulled. During her retreat, she escapes at night to meet up and engages in a forbidden affair with her brother, Juan (Paolo Malco). Cesare's (Massimo Foschi) jealousy and paranoia lead to a confrontation where he accuses Juan of defiling Lucrezia, resulting in fratricide. Haunted by the tragedy, Lucrezia flees from Cesare's oppressive control, navigating a perilous dynamic of fear and longing. Themes of power, betrayal, and familial love intertwine as Lucrezia grapples with her complex relationships. The film culminates in a gripping finale that challenges loyalties and explores the blurred boundaries between love and possession in a family torn apart by dark desires.
Cast
- Simonetta Stefanelli as Lucrezia Borgia
- Massimo Foschi as Cesare Borgia
- Raffaele Curi as Perotto / Cesare's lieutenant
- Anna Orso as Giovanna Cattanei(Vannozza)-Lucrezia's mother
- Paolo Malco as Juan de Candia Borgia / Duke of Candia-Lucrezia's brother
- Elizabeth Turner as Giulia / the Pope's lover
- Fred Robsahm as Alfonso d'Aragona / Lucrezia's husband
- Ettore Manni as Rodrigo Borgia / Papa Alessandro VI-Lucrezia's father
- Aldo Reggiani as Giovanni Sforza / Duke of Pesaro-
- Piero Lulli as Ludovico Maria Sforza 'il Moro'
- Teodoro Corrà as Sisto Borgia / Cardinale
- Edoardo Florio as The Pope's Private Secretary
- Guglielmo Spoletini as Giaco / Cesare's man
- Giovanni Petrucci as Cesare's Man
- Alessandro Perrella as Cesare's Man
- Vittorio Fanfoni as Tommaso / Alfonso's friend
References
- Melelli p.186
Bibliography
- Fabio Melelli. Altre storie del cinema italiano. Morlacchi, 2002.
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