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Mafalda of Savoy
The story of Mafalda is like the one of Cinderella, just the other way round. The dramatic real story of a Italian princess, born and raised in the comforts of a golden court, who will be forced by war to share the fate of ordinary people in a concentration camp. Mafalda di Savoia was chosen to represent the decline of nobility and the errors of war, which separate and destroy even noble families. Mafalda is a victim of political strategies that overlook her, and her tragic death shows the levelling power of war, that forces poor and rich alike to share the same destiny.
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Plot Summary
This miniseries chronicles the tumultuous life of Princess Mafalda of Savoy, daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. It follows her arranged marriage to Philipp, Landgrave of Hesse, her struggles with the political landscape of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, and her eventual tragic fate during World War II as a victim of Nazi persecution.
Critical Reception
The miniseries was generally well-received for its historical accuracy and compelling portrayal of a lesser-known but significant historical figure. It effectively captured the personal tragedy within the larger sweep of European history during the mid-20th century.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithful depiction of Princess Mafalda's life and the historical period.
The performances, particularly of the lead actress, were highlighted as a strong point.
Noted for effectively conveying the personal drama amidst significant historical events.
Google audience: Audience reception for this miniseries is not widely documented on Google reviews, but it is generally appreciated for its historical narrative and character study.
Fun Fact
Princess Mafalda was imprisoned in the Buchenwald concentration camp in 1944 and died there when the camp was bombed by Allied forces.
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