This movie depicts the two years that young Stendhal spent in Italy. Stendhal, that time still known simply as Henri Beyle, is living the life of a wanderer, looking for a direction in his life, meeting famous Rossini and falling in love with young widow Giuseppina. A story of love, betrayal and an analysis of women and men's minds and souls.

Stendhal

Josephine

Countess Gabriella Nencini

Count Nencini

Rossini

Rosa

Rossini's agent

Acting

Acting

Di Giacchino

Stendhal

Josephine

Countess Gabriella Nencini

Count Nencini

Rossini

Rosa

Rossini's agent

Acting

Acting

Di Giacchino