Love Forbidden
Défense d'aimer
Synopsis
Rodolphe Marconi writes, directs, and stars in the coming-out drama Défense d'Aimer (Love Forbidden). Marconi plays Bruce, a young student from Paris who accepts a fellowship in Rome. He takes a flat at the Villa Medicis and writes full time. He eventually meets Italian native Matteo (Andrea Necci) and develops feelings for the man. However, Bruce is confused because Matteo also seems interested in the American student Irene (Irene D'Agostino). Love Forbidden premiered in the U.S. at the 2003 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
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- Director
- Rodolphe Marconi
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodolphe Marconi
- Original Title
- Défense d'aimer
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodolphe Marconi
Rodolphe Marconi
Duccio Cimatti
Isabelle Devinck
Rodolphe Marconi
Department Leadership Roster
Rodolphe Marconi
Director
Duccio Cimatti
Director of Photography
Isabelle Devinck
Editor
Rodolphe Marconi
Producer
Rodolphe Marconi
Screenplay
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Love Forbidden about?
Rodolphe Marconi writes, directs, and stars in the coming-out drama Défense d'Aimer (Love Forbidden). Marconi plays Bruce, a young student from Paris who accepts a fellowship in Rome. He takes a flat at the Villa Medicis and writes full time. He eventually meets Italian native Matteo (Andrea Necci) and develops feelings for the man. However, Bruce is confused because Matteo also seems interested in the American student Irene (Irene D'Agostino). Love Forbidden premiered in the U.S. at the 2003 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
Who directed Love Forbidden?
Love Forbidden was directed by Rodolphe Marconi.
Who stars in Love Forbidden?
The principal cast of Love Forbidden includes Rodolphe Marconi, Andrea Necci, Echo Danon, Hervé Brunon.
When was Love Forbidden released and how long is it?
Love Forbidden was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Forbidden?
Love Forbidden holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).