Temptations

Temptations

1979 · 110 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama

Some years before WWI, art historian and priest Ciril from Ljubljana and his friend Fritz set out on a journey through Italy. Ciril hopes that his doctorate on Italian art would provide him inner peace, thus starting a new life. Emotionally disturbed Fritz, on the other hand, tries to escape everyday life, as well as from commitment he has to his female friend.

Directed by Matjaž Klopčič · Written by Marko Slodnjak

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