The Triumph of Love

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The Triumph of Love
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PG13,1hr 47min
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April 12, 2002
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Paramount Classics
Synopsis: A beautiful princess (Mira Sorvino) whose throne is threatened falls in love at first sight with the rightful heir to the throne, a lonely young man named Agis (Jay Rodan), in Clare Peploe's romantic comedy Triumph of Love. The film was adapted from an 18th century play by Marivaux. Peploe's husband, Bernardo Bertolucci, co-wrote the script and produced the film, which was shot, mostly handheld, on 16 mm. Sorvino plays a princess whose father murdered the father of Agis and took his power. Her enemies ... Full Synopsis
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Clare Peploe's Triumph of Love is an overly broad romantic comedy that grows wearisome, despite a deft performance from Mira Sorvino in the challenging lead role. Sorvino demonstrates tremendous range and comedic skill. She takes hold of this frivolously gender-bending part, and makes the princess a provocative enchantress whose boldness is offset by her genuine warmth and vulnerability in the presence ... Full Review
Featured Cast
The princess/Phocion/Aspasie
Hermocrates
Leontine
Agis
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