The Spirit and the Flesh

Lumbardy, Italy, seventeenth century. Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.

Director

Mario Camerini

Writer

Alessandro Manzoni (novel), Mario Camerini (screenplay), Ivo Perilli (screenplay)

Released

30 Oct 1948

Country

Italy