Synopsis
A limited series “I promessi sposi”, based on Alessandro Manzoni’s novel, is a history drama with extravagant production and a stellar cast. The story revolves around Renzo and Lucia, fiancées whose love is threatened by the evil Don Rodrigo. The show faithfully shows social and political tensions of the 17th century. Thanks to its landscapes and architecture, Istria faithfully “plays” Italian villages and landscapes of the time.
details
Original title: I promessi sposi
Also known as: Die Verlobten: The Betrohed; Zaručnici
Year: 1989
Country of production: Italy, West Germany, the Netherlands, Yugoslavia
Production: RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, Hermes Film Munich, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), Gevest Holding B. V., RTV Ljubljana
Genre: drama, history
Directed by: Salvatore Nocita
Starring: Danny Quinn, Delphine Forest, Alberto Sordi, Franco Nero, Burt Lancaster, F. Murray Abraham, Dario Fo, Valentina Cortese, Renzo Montagnani, Walter Chiari, Giampiero Albertini
Filming locations in Istria: Rovinj, Sveti Lovreč, Vodnjan, Oprtalj, Zubini, Livade
Other locations: Piran, Kaštel Branik, Mantova, Rocca di Angera, Lago Maggiore
