The Lovemakers is a 1961 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini and starring Jeanne Moreau, Massimo Girotti, and Raf Vallone. The film is based on the novella Il bell'Antonio by Vitaliano Brancati.
The story takes place in Sicily in the late 19th century and centers around the death of a wealthy patriarch, Antonio Magnano. His son Ferdinando (Girotti) inherits the family estate and business, but his other relatives, including his sister-in-law and his nephew Amerigo (Vallone), are not happy with this arrangement.
Ferdinando decides to buy out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the Magnano property. He is successful with everyone except Amerigo, who refuses to sell his share. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads to Florence and meets the beautiful and alluring Bianca (Moreau), a prostitute who becomes the center of his world.
As the power struggle within the Magnano family continues, Amerigo becomes increasingly obsessed with Bianca, and their passionate love affair threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.
The Lovemakers is a visually stunning film, with sweeping landscapes and opulent period costumes. Moreau's mesmerizing performance as Bianca adds depth and complexity to the story, and the film explores themes of power, money, and desire in a way that is still relevant today.
