Passion of Love

Set in 1860s Italy, this drama follows Giorgio, a handsome cavalry captain who is transferred to a secluded alpine garrison. This assignment separates him from his lover, Clara, with whom he maintains a correspondence. While stationed at the remote post, Giorgio resides with a colonel and becomes acquainted with the local doctor. He soon encounters Fosca, the colonel's cousin, a woman described as physically unattractive and mentally unstable. Fosca develops an obsessive passion for Giorgio, creating a complex emotional struggle for the captain.

Directed by Ettore Scola, the film was released in 1981. It follows his previous works, including The Terrace and A Special Day. The screenplay was written by Scola and Ruggero Maccari. The movie features a cast that includes Bernard Giraudeau as Giorgio, Valeria D'Obici as Fosca, and Laura Antonelli as Clara. Other roles are played by Massimo Girotti, Bernard Blier, and Jean-Louis Trintignant.

The film is a co-production between France and Italy, produced by Franco Committeri through Les Films Marceau-Cocinor and Mass Film. It has a runtime of 117 minutes. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 31 votes.