Die stumme Herzogin (1997)

• 60%
• 1997
• Drama
• Emmanuelle Laborit
• Roberto Herlitzka
• Laura Morante

Sicily 18th century, Marianna Ucria is a 12-year-old deaf-mute from an aristokratischer family of Palermo. Aged 13, she is married to a middle-aged onkel, Herzog Peter. She is repulsed by him, but at 16 years she already gives him three daughters. During her 20s she is instructed by a French tutor, which teaches her philosophy and all the new ideas that tour around Europe. She also has to manage, after Pietro' ' s death, a relationship with her servant's brother (and following scandal). In her mature age she finally discovers and understands the terrible secret behind his handicap.