Venere Imperiale Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
This French/Italian historical spectacle was released in the US as Imperial Venus. Gina Lollobridgida, in her considerable prime, stars as Paolina Bonaparte, Napoleon's wanton, sensuous sister. We see Paolina through many affairs and her unhappy marriage of state. Her hot Corsican dalliance with Jules De Canouville (Stephen Boyd) ruins Paolina's status in court. Freudian scholars may be interested in the subliminal "jealousy" angle involving brother Napoleon (Raymond Pellegrin). Micheline Presle plays Josephine, who in this film is relegated to the background. The English dialogue for Venere Imperiale was written by John Michael Hayes. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
DVD Release Date:
08/26/2008
Run Time:
121 min.
Distributor(s):
Cinerez
Production Co.:
Cinerez, France Cinéma Productions, Gaumont, Royal Films, S. N. E.
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Arranged Marriages, Political Unrest, Heads of State
Tone:
Passionate, Rousing, Sweeping
Keywords:
army, bachelorette, brother, exile, fidelity, imperialism, nymphomaniac, sibling, war
Setting:
war
Country of Origin:
Italy (12-22-1962)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
