© 2012 Paul Forte
A dramatic story of love and tragedy produced by Ettore Forte in the late 1960s
Amore Rusticano
This romantic tragedy is set in Spring 1890 in the fictional village of Montalto. It was filmed in widescreen format in Mortale and is loosely based on a true story.
The main characters are played by Italo Leonardi, Alba Forte and Giuseppe Di Duca. Other cast members include Antonio (Leone) Di Lucia, O. Pagnani, Netta Fusciardi, Maria Quintigliano, Donato Mancini and many others from Mortale and Casalattico. All are dressed in traditional Ciociaria costume.
Produced and directed by Ettore (alias Edward) Forte in the late 1960s (PG) (running time: 38 mins)
Part 1 opens with a huntsman called Giuliano passing by the village of Montalto. As he looks down on the village, he sees the villagers having fun and dancing to traditional music. He spots a girl and, leaving his gun outside, he joins the party and tries to win her over after pushing another boy aside. The traditional dancing continues but the maiden is not interested in the huntsman.
The rest of the film tells the story of Giuliano's attempts to woo the girl of his dreams but, as in many great Shakespearean works, it all ends in tragedy....or does it?
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