Summary Sicily 18th century, Marianna Ucria is a 12-year-old deaf-mute from an aristocratic family of Palermo. Aged 13, she is married to a middle-aged uncle, Duca Pietro. She is repulsed by him, but at 16 years she already gives him three daughters. During her 20s she is instructed by a French tutor, which teaches her philosophy and all the new ideas that tour around Europe. She also has to manage, after Pietro's death, a relationship with her servant's brother (and following scandal). In her mature age she finally discovers and understands the terrible secret behind his handicap. View more details
Directed : Roberto Faenza
Written : Roberto Faenza Francesco Marcucci Dacia Maraini
Stars : Philippe Noiret Laura Morante Roberto Herlitzka Emmanuelle Laborit
Genres : Drama History
Release date : Feb 6, 1997
Countries of origin : Italy France Portugal
Language : Italian
Production companies : Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica Arcturus Productions Fábrica de Imagens
Summary Sicily 18th century, Marianna Ucria is a 12-year-old deaf-mute from an aristocratic family of Palermo. Aged 13, she is married to a middle-aged uncle, Duca Pietro. She is repulsed by him, but at 16 years she already gives him three daughters. During her 20s she is instructed by a French tutor, which teaches her philosophy and all the new ideas that tour around Europe. She also has to manage, after Pietro's death, a relationship with her servant's brother (and following scandal). In her mature age she finally discovers and understands the terrible secret behind his handicap. View more details
Genres : Drama History
Release date : Feb 6, 1997
Countries of origin : Italy France Portugal
Language : Italian
Production companies : Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica Arcturus Productions Fábrica de Imagens
