Beatrice

Beatrice

1919 · 50 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

It tells the story of Dante Alighieri's love to Beatrice Portinari, loosely based on Dante's poetry.

Directed by Herbert Brenon · Written by Dante Alighieri

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