Ars amandi

"Based on the writings of Ovidius"

Dec 7 1983 N/A 1h 40m
Drama, Fantasy

Young student Claudine has a dream in which the Roman student Cornelius, fascinated by the beautiful wife of the commander, attends lectures on the art of love of great Ovid. Ancient tragedy repeats itself in a few centuries ...

Plot

In the eighth year after the birth of Christ, Rome under the reign of Augustus; the Roman tribune, jealous Macarius (Michel Placido) brings his beautiful young wife, Claudia, (Marina Pierro) to his mother, Clio because he has to go to war. But she gets permission to follow the lessons of Roman poet Ovid (Massimo Girotti), who preaches "art of love", libertine love in the amphitheater. During this course, the uniquely sophisticated art of love is practiced. Practical lessons are given by Macarius's wife and his mother.

Written by

Ovid, Walerian Borowczyk, Wilhelm Buchheim

Directed by

Walerian Borowczyk

Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

Naja Films, Mars International Films, 2T Produzione Film, Distra, Imp.Ex.Ci.

Languages

Français

Awards

N/A

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