The Malady of Love

15th-century physician Robert Briand runs a leper colony that accepts new residents who suffer from the ravages of syphilis. When the beautiful Marie-Blanche is brought to the grim, prison-like facility, Briand finds she displays no apparent signs of disease. He risks everything when he falls in love with the woman and makes plans to run away with her.

Director

Giorgio Treves

Writer

Vincenzo Cerami

Released

December 3, 1986

Language

Italian