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Renzo e Lucia

2004 · 1 season

A somber, sweeping period drama that immerses you in hardship and enduring love, demanding patience but rewarding with emotional depth.

Created by
Francesca Archibugi
Genres
Drama
Starring
Stefano Scandaletti, Michela Macalli, Stefano Dionisi
Overview
Loose adaptation of Italy's national epic, Alessandro Manzoni's “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves—and is reciprocated by—commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.

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Created by
Francesca Archibugi
Genres
Drama
Starring
Stefano Scandaletti, Michela Macalli, Stefano Dionisi
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • survival
  • faith
  • power
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance6
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama
Created by
Francesca Archibugi
Written by
Nicola Lusuardi, Francesco Scardamaglia, Francesca Archibugi
Starring
Stefano Scandaletti, Michela Macalli, Stefano Dionisi, Paolo Villaggio, Laura Morante, Toni Bertorelli, Carlo Cecchi, Gottfried John
Music
Battista Lena
Cinematography
Pasquale Mari
Length
1 seasons, 2 episodes
Network
Canale 5
Country
Italy
Languages
Italian

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