
Passion of Love
Directed by Ettore Scola
Produced by Mass Film, Les Films Marceau-Cocinor
A 19th-century romantic tragedy centered on obsessive, consuming passion and the collision between duty, love, and psychological torment.
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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Is Passion of Love sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Passion of Love end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Passion of Love scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Passion of Love easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Passion of Love violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































