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Based on Théophile Gautier's novel of the same name, the film tells of the tragic love affair of Ottavio de Saville. He falls madly in love with Madame Prascovie Labinska, a woman very faithful to her husband, the Polish count Olaf Labinski. Alarmed by the growing physical and mental weariness of the desperate young man, his relatives and friends decide to turn to Doctor Balthazar, who has just returned from a trip to the Indies where he was initiated into the secrets of Brahman.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy |
| Director | Carmine Gallone |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (17 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the clash between an earthly, impossible passion and the otherworldly Brahmanic secrets introduced by the mysterious doctor. It explores themes of sacrifice and the limits of human will, where love itself becomes a malady in need of supernatural remedy.
What lingers after the final frame is the poignant melancholy of silent-era storytelling, where tragedy is conveyed through expressive gesture and visual allegory, leaving a sense of quiet fatalism. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Carmine Gallone
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In subdued lighting, with a period-appropriate musical score, allowing yourself to settle into its deliberate pace.
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