The Betrothed

The Betrothed 1922 Directed by Mario Bonnard I promessi sposi

Based on the famous historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, and set between 1628 and 1630 in Lombardy, Northern Italy, during the Spanish domination, the film displays the marriage between two young textile workers, Renzo and Lucia. The 1922 version is one of the most ambitious and spectacular films in all Italian silent cinema, with remarkable mass scenes and some images that sparked controversy.

Country Italy

Production Country Italy

Language Italian

Spoken Language No Language

Gneres Drama , History , Romance

Release Date 11 August 1922

140 mins

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