Devotion
L'edera
Synopsis
In Sardinia, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the once powerful aristocratic Decherchi family is going through difficult times and is threatened with eviction. To be able to pay his debts, Don Paulu, the son, needs help. He seeks aid from Uncle Zua, an old miser, who rejects him bluntly. Upset by Paulu's misfortunes, Annesa, the servant girl adopted by the family and Paulu's lover, decides to kill Zua so that the Decherchis inherit from him...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Augusto Genina
- Screenplay & Story
- Grazia Deledda
- Original Title
- L'edera
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Augusto Genina
Grazia Deledda
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Augusto Genina
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What is Devotion about?
In Sardinia, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the once powerful aristocratic Decherchi family is going through difficult times and is threatened with eviction. To be able to pay his debts, Don Paulu, the son, needs help. He seeks aid from Uncle Zua, an old miser, who rejects him bluntly. Upset by Paulu's misfortunes, Annesa, the servant girl adopted by the family and Paulu's lover, decides to kill Zua so that the Decherchis inherit from him...
Who directed Devotion?
Devotion was directed by Augusto Genina.
Who stars in Devotion?
The principal cast of Devotion includes Emma Baron, Juan de Landa, Columba Domínguez.
When was Devotion released and how long is it?
Devotion was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is Devotion based on a book or true story?
Devotion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Grazia Deledda".