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Passion of Love

1981Movie1 h 57 min

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes80%88%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about the mind and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

In 1860s Italy, Giorgio is a young soldier is sent to a remote post, far from his lover, Clara. Lodged with the colonel, he befriends the colonel and the local doctor. Among the inhabitants are a strange young woman, both unattractive and mad; however, she's got a passion that Giorgio will have to cope with.

Feels like

  • Psychological Obsession Drama
  • Gothic Romance Tragedy
  • Slow-Burn Erotic Tension
  • Historical Military Setting
  • Complex Moral Ambiguity
  • Visceral Pathos
  • Intense Character Study
  • Melancholic Atmosphere

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Ettore Scola
Written by
Ruggero Maccari, Ettore Scola, Iginio Ugo Tarchetti
Produced by
Franco Committeri
Music by
Armando Trovajoli

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Facts

September 16, 1981 · 1 h 57 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 16, 1981
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
French
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Passion of Love?"

Questions about Passion of Love

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Where can I stream Passion of Love?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Passion of Love worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is Passion of Love good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Passion of Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Passion of Love in English?

ItalianFrench

No, it was made in Italian, with some French.