Daniele and Maria (1973)

Directed by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Ennio De Concini, Daniele e Maria (1973) is the tale of a forbidden romance between a rich and reclusive boy and the poor girl whose kindness opens up his formerly sheltered life. As the familiar setup from Romeo and Juliet suggests, the romance can only have a tragic ending as Maria is whisked away from her love and is forced into a loveless marriage organized by the rich family sheltering Daniele…

• Release Date: 1973-02-16
• Runtime: 1h 40min
• Production Company: Faber Cinematografica
• Production Country: Italy
• Director: Ennio De Concini