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A Strange Passion is a french film directed by Jean-Pierre Dougnac with Brigitte Fossey
A Strange Passion (1984)
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Add to a movie listA Strange Passion (French: Un amour interdit) is a 1984 French drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Dougnac, starring Brigitte Fossey, Fernando Rey and Saverio Marconi. The story is set in Italy in the late 18th century. It is based on the short story "The Foundling" by Heinrich von Kleist.
Emmanuelle Béart was nominated for Most Promising Actress at the 10th César Awards.
Synopsis
Nicolo, un enfant trouvé et adopté, fréquente assidûment un couvent, un peu pour la religion, beaucoup pour la maîtresse de l'évêque, la belle Averia.Actors
Brigitte Fossey
(Elvire)
Fernando Rey
(Piacchi)
Emmanuelle Béart
(Constanza)
Saverio Marconi
(Nicolo)
Roger Planchon
(L'évêque)
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