Yolanda
Yolanda

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Yolanda

1951
Movie
100 min
Tagalog

A story about Yolanda an actress who'd married Karding a fresh graduate lawyer decided to live in the province with Kardings' family the problem is that her stepmother is against her marriage with her son.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Mario SoldatiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 17th-century Naples, a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Yolanda captivates everyone she meets, particularly a young nobleman named Don Giovanni. However, her past is shrouded in mystery, and her true intentions are unclear, leading to a complex web of romance, betrayal, and political intrigue.

Critical Reception

Yolanda is a visually rich period drama that, while perhaps not a landmark film, offers a compelling romantic narrative with strong performances and a well-crafted atmosphere of 17th-century Italy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric depiction of the period.

  • Noted for its romantic melodrama and central performance.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat conventional.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this older film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a story by Vittorio Calvino, a lesser-known Italian writer.

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