The Divine Nymph is a 1975 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi and starring Laura Antonelli, Marcello Mastroianni, and Terence Stamp. The film is set in the 1920s and tells the story of a young and attractive woman named Manuela (played by Antonelli) who lives a luxurious life in a villa in Tuscany with her wealthy and older husband, the Count (played by Massimo Girotti).
Despite her seemingly perfect life, Manuela finds herself bored and unfulfilled. She begins having affairs with two men: her husband's playboy friend, Filippo (played by Stamp), and his personal secretary, Deveraux (played by Mastroianni).
As Manuela becomes more involved with both men, she begins to manipulate them against each other. Filippo is attracted to Manuela's youth and beauty, and Deveraux is lured in by her intelligence and creativity. The tension between the three of them eventually reaches a boiling point, leading to a tragic and unexpected ending.
The film explores themes of desire, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege. Antonelli delivers a breathtaking performance as the seductive and manipulative Manuela, while Mastroianni and Stamp both bring nuance and complexity to their respective roles. The Divine Nymph is a visually stunning and emotionally charged film that offers a bold and provocative look at love, sex, and the human psyche.
