Love Forbidden
Rodolphe Marconi writes, directs, and stars in the coming-out drama Défense d'Aimer (Love Forbidden). Marconi plays Bruce, a young student from Paris who accepts a fellowship in Rome. He takes a flat at the Villa Medicis and writes full time. He eventually meets Italian native Matteo (Andrea Necci) and develops feelings for the man. However, Bruce is confused because Matteo also seems interested in the American student Irene (Irene D'Agostino). Love Forbidden premiered in the U.S. at the 2003 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Défense d'aimer |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Rodolphe Marconi |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (10 votes) |
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Love Forbidden is an acquired taste at 4.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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