Daniele and Maria

Directed by the Oscarwinning 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