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Triumph of Love (The)
Original Title
Trionfo dell'Amore- Director: Clare Peploe
- Writer: Marivaux; Clare Peploe
- Producer: Bernardo Bertolucci; Massimo Cortesi
CGiii Comment
Silly, whimsical gimmicks mar this silly, whimsical, ineptly directed no-laughs comedy.
It's a gender-disguise ditty with all the usual nonsense that goes with such a worn out scenario.
The acting is unlaughably beyond a joke - especially from the heavily accented Rodan - wood has never looked so stiff.
To date, this is Peploe's last indulgence into the world of directing - long may this decade-long hiatus persevere - no discernible talent in evidence.
A gobby disaster.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
In an unidentified country in 18th century Europe, a usurper's daughter has inherited the throne and feels guilty about her family's crimes. She learns that a rightful heir exists but has been taught to hate her and reject all love, and who additionally is kept in seclusion to protect him from her. Spying on his household, she falls in love at the first sight of him, suggesting an obvious happy ending as regards the throne. But to even get close enough to him to talk about it, she must embark on a series of bribes, deceptions, and seductions...
Cast & Characters
Mira Sorvino as The Princess;
Rachael Stirling as Corine;
Ben Kingsley as Hermocrates;
Jay Rodan as Agis;
Ignazio Oliva as Harlequin;
Luis Molteni as Dimas;
Fiona Shaw as Leontine;
Carlo Antonioni as Coachman;
Carlo Marcoccia as Shepherd