Till Marriage Do Us Part

Set at the dawn of the 1900s, the film follows aristocratic families navigating strict social rules and evolving modern attitudes toward sexuality. The plot spans Sicily, Paris, and Rome before and after World War I, reflecting shifts in power, gender roles, and public life. War, politics, and personal ambition intersect as the couple's marriage and infidelities unfold against a changing Italy.

The story unfolds amid Sicily’s aristocratic society, then moves to Paris for a pivotal honeymoon, and later to Rome as Raimondo rises in Parliament. It also touches the African front during Italy’s military campaigns, grounding personal drama in a broad geopolitical backdrop. The settings—from rural estates to cosmopolitan cities—highlight the clash between tradition and modern desire.

💔 Forbidden Marriage

An arranged union bound by inheritance and decorum creates tension between duty and desire. The couple's secret bed-sharing, virginity, and fear of scandal propel a exploration of personal autonomy versus social expectations. The promise of legitimacy masks a deeper craving for freedom from rigid codes. The narrative uses this setup to probe how societal norms shape intimate decisions.

💃 Sexual Liberation vs Social Norms

Eugenia's sexuality becomes a battleground between propriety and personal agency. Encounters with a French baron and the chauffeur reveal contested power dynamics, exploitation, and female curiosity. The narrative treats sexual acts as both rebellion and risk within an aristocratic milieu. The characters' choices challenge the era's moral boundaries.

⚔️ War, Death, and Aftermath

Italy's entry into World War I shapes the couple's fates, with Raimondo dying on the battlefield and Eugenia serving as a nurse among wounded soldiers. The war disrupts the old order, forcing the characters to confront mortality and sacrifice. Postwar Paris becomes a stage for lingering desire and unresolved relationships. The resurfacing past complicates the protagonists' paths and moral judgments.