Renzo e Lucia

2004 3h 6m IT

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Loose adaptation of Italy's national epic, Alessandro Manzoni's “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves—and is reciprocated by—commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Stefano Scandaletti
Renzo Tramaglino
Michela Macalli
Lucia Mondella
Stefano Dionisi
Don Rodrigo
Paolo Villaggio
Don Abbondio
Laura Morante
Monaca di Monza
Toni Bertorelli
Fra Cristoforo
Carlo Cecchi
Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
Gottfried John
Innominato

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francesca Archibugi
Writers: Francesco Scardamaglia, Nicola Lusuardi
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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At 186 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francesca Archibugi, shot by Pasquale Mari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Battista Lena. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

ERA

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Editor Esmeralda Calabria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Stefano Scandaletti and Michela Macalli and Stefano Dionisi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0347869 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Francesca Archibugi directs. Pasquale Mari behind the camera. Battista Lena scores. Esmeralda Calabria cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

1At 186 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 22 years ago.
3Directed by Francesca Archibugi, shot by Pasquale Mari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Battista Lena. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Esmeralda Calabria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Stefano Scandaletti and Michela Macalli and Stefano Dionisi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0347869 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.