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Per amore di Cesarina
Davide Camporesi is the owner of the "Tornerai" pension in Cesenatico which he manages together with his wife Elvira and daughter Carletta, and which mainly welcomes German tourists. One day, during a trip to the countryside to buy wine, Davide meets Vindice Forattini, a former partisan comrade whom he had not seen for 30 years and who now sells agricultural feed together with his attractive daughter Cesarina. During the meeting, Davide is deeply impressed by Cesarina, and invites her to stay at the family pension. But things soon get out of hand to Davide, who finds himself romantically involved.
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Plot Summary
In 1910s Rome, a young woman named Cesarina is unhappily married to a wealthy older man. She finds solace and burgeoning passion with a younger, more idealistic man. Their forbidden love affair challenges the societal norms and expectations of the time, leading to emotional turmoil and difficult choices.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the performances, particularly Anna Karina's portrayal of the conflicted protagonist, and the film's sensitive handling of themes of love and societal constraints. Some found the pacing a bit slow, but generally, it was seen as a well-crafted period drama.
What Reviewers Say
Anna Karina delivers a compelling performance as a woman caught between duty and desire.
The film effectively captures the social and emotional landscape of early 20th-century Italy.
While beautifully shot, some viewers found the narrative a little too conventional.
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Fun Fact
Anna Karina, a celebrated French New Wave icon, learned Italian specifically for her role in this film.
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