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La Moglie di Claudio

1918 · 70 min Drama History
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Claudio is married to Cesarina, a frivolous and unfaithful woman. After the death of their only son their marriage is cold. While his wife lives her free life, Claudio is dedicated to the development of sophisticated weapons, elaborating the project of a new cannon; but smitten by the virtuous Jew Rebecca he can not surrender to his feelings because his religion prevents him from getting a divorce.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1918
Country Italy
Genre Drama, History
Director Giovanni Pastrone
Runtime 70 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its drama at the intersection of personal passion, religious dogma, and early 20th-century social conventions. It explores the theme of bondage, imposed by both external circumstances and internal convictions.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of bitter irony, of fate locked within rigid frameworks. The contrast between technological ambition and the archaic nature of human relationships leaves a poignant aftertaste. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Giovanni Pastrone

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In subdued lighting, attentively, as a classic psychological period piece.

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