Renzo e Lucia

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.

Director

Francesca Archibugi

Writers

Alessandro Manzoni, Nicola Lusuardi, Francesco Scardamaglia

Released

January 13, 2004

Language

Italian