The Spirit and the Flesh

1941· 105 min★ 6.2· Drama

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.

Cast: Gino Cervi, Dina Sassoli, Ruggero Ruggeri, Armando Falconi

Director: Mario Camerini