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Yasmina
Yasmina, a rich Tunisian Princess, daughter of a French lady and a Muslim gentleman, is betrothed by a father to a rich fifty year old man named Afsen. She reluctantly accept the marriage but soon becomes ill from boredom and she falls in love with the French doctor called from Tunis to take care of her, Hector Grandier, who also happens to be a childhood friend. Her husband finds out and Yasmina sticks a knife in her own bosom in a middle of a fight. The Princess's maid, Athima, accuses the old husband of attempting to kill the girl and he is sentenced to death. Hector rescues him from his fate and the two lovers are free to love each other in the eyes of the law.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on Yasmina, a young woman of humble origins who navigates the complexities of love and society in colonial North Africa. Her life is intertwined with two men: a devoted local admirer and a charismatic European officer. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Yasmina must make difficult choices that will shape her destiny and the lives of those around her.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1927, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in easily accessible modern databases. However, films from this era often focused on melodramatic storytelling and exotic settings, which were popular with audiences at the time. Its director, Augusto Genina, was a prominent filmmaker in Italy and internationally.
What Reviewers Say
Melodramatic narrative with a focus on romantic entanglements.
Features an exotic setting typical of adventure and romance films of the era.
Likely showcases strong performances in the lead roles, common for dramatic silent films.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and status as a silent film, specific Google user reviews are not available. General audience reception for films of this type in the 1920s often favored strong emotional storylines and visually striking presentations.
Fun Fact
Augusto Genina, the director of 'Yasmina,' was an Italian filmmaker who worked extensively in France and Egypt, achieving international success during the silent film era and transitioning into sound films.
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