The Lovemakers

The Lovemakers

A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession

Directed by Mauro Bolognini

Produced by Titanus, Arco Film

1961100 min6.3 / 10

A period drama about family greed and romantic entanglement, where a man's weakness for a woman becomes a tool in a larger power struggle.

The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Lovemakers end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Lovemakers sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Lovemakers violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Lovemakers scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Lovemakers easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Lovemakers

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Lovemakers

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Lovemakers, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Lovemakers, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Lovemakers, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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