A remarkably restrained Julian Sands stars in Paolo and Vittorio Taviani’s beautifully photographed adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel about an 18th century Italian nobleman whose life is shattered by betrayal.
Humble but ambitious Baron Sergio Giuramondo (Sands) has always wanted to serve King Charles (Rudiger Vogler), who takes Sergio under his wing and arranges his marriage to Duchess Cristina (Nastassja Kinski). But before their wedding, Christina confesses that she and the King were once lovers, and the devastated Sergio abruptly runs away and returns to his childhood home, where he decides to become a priest. But once again, Sergio’s talents catch the eye of a...
Released:
1990
Rated:
NR
Length:
112 mins