Assunta Spina / from the play by Salvatore di Giacomo ; directed by Gustavo Serena and Francesca Bertini ; production, Caesar Film ; produced for video by David Shepard.
Publisher:
Film Preservation Associates,
Copyright Date:
2001
Description:
1 videodisc (147 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Francesca Bertini, Gustavo Serena, Carlo Benetti, Luciano Albertini. Based on a play by Salvatore Di Giacomo. Originally released as a motion picture in 1914. "Kino on Video double feature"--DVD case. Also includes the documentary "The last diva : Francesca Bertini" (87 min.) filmed in 1982. "In addition to traditional chapter breaks, Assunta Spina is also indexed by the traditional music pieces that comprise the score"--DVD case. A foreign film (Italy).
Summary:
An operatic tale of love and sacrifice in turn of the century Naples. After being assaulted by her jealous lover Michele, Assunta becomes the mistress of a corrupt Don so she can visit Michele while he is in prison. When Michele is unexpectedly released, he discovers Assunta's "betrayal", setting the stage for the film's tragic finale.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)53060754
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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