The Nymph (1996)
On the outskirts of Naples during the Second World War, naïve 15 year-old Miluzza, subjected to repeated abuse by the men around her, is unable to escape the confines of her small village. After her mother's unfortunate death, she meets a wounded soldier and helps him return to his family's farm. He falls in love and wants to marry her but his mother insists on his betrothal to a virgin.
Director: Lina Wertmüller
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 12, 1996
Cast
- Lucia Cara - Miluzza
- Stefania Sandrelli - Nunziata
- Raoul Bova - Pietro
- Lorenzo Crespi - Dino
- Luisa Amatucci - Nannina
- Giuditta Del Vecchio - Annuzza
- Pepe Da Rosa - Don Peppe
- Rino Marcelli - Nonno Rafele
- Massimo Bellinzoni - Tunin
- Ennio Coltorti - Gioacchino
Screenplay
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Ennio Guarnieri
Editing: Pierluigi Leonardi
Production: Eurolux Produzione, Italian International Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs
Keywords
adultery, prostitute, sexual abuse, based on novel or book, italy, world war ii, innocence, harassment, sexism, orphan, soldier, gossip, prostitute mother, woman director, true love
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nymph about?
- On the outskirts of Naples during the Second World War, naïve 15 year-old Miluzza, subjected to repeated abuse by the men around her, is unable to escape the confines of her small village. After her mother's unfortunate death, she meets a wounded soldier and helps him return to his family's farm. He falls in love and wants to marry her but his mother insists on his betrothal to a virgin.
- Who directed The Nymph?
- The Nymph was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
- Who stars in The Nymph?
- The Nymph stars Lucia Cara, Stefania Sandrelli, Raoul Bova, Lorenzo Crespi, Luisa Amatucci, Giuditta Del Vecchio.
- How long is The Nymph?
- The Nymph has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Nymph?
- The Nymph is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was The Nymph produced?
- The Nymph was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Nymph?
- The themes of The Nymph include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.