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The Charterhouse of Parma

Based on Stendhal's novel, this film centers on Fabrice Del Dongo, a young archbishop who gives his heart to romance instead of the Church, causing upheaval in the lives of everyone around him. The Countess of Sanseverine is one of many women who love him, and she faces jealous retaliation from powerful people who desire her. For his crimes, Fabrice is imprisoned, where from his lonely window he falls in love with his jailer's daughter and plans a daring escape. She calls the plan insane and vows to the Virgin Mary never to see him again, even if he succeeds. The story explores the conflict between man's desire for God and his desire for romance.

Original title
La Chartreuse de Parme
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Christian-Jaque
Cast
Gérard Philipe, Renée Faure, María Casares, Louis Salou, Louis Seigner, Tullio Carminati, Lucien Coëdel, Aldo Silvani, Maria Michi, Claudio Gora, Mario Gallina, Albert Rémy, Nerio Bernardi, Renato Chiantoni, Emilio Cigoli, Attilio Dottesio, Claudio Ermelli, Enrico Glori, Walter Grant, Cosetta Greco
Country
France, Italy
Studios
Excelsa Film, Les Films André Paulvé, Scalera Film
Language
fr
Year
1948
Duration
170
Release date
1948-02-21
TMDB
6.400 · 21 votes
Status
Released

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