Malamore (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: La casa rosa
Director: Eriprando Visconti
Writer: Eriprando Visconti, Roberto Gandus
Production & Genre
Story
Marcello is a dwarf who is kept hidden by his family and falls in love with a prostitute from the local brothel. The prostitute's lover plots to kill the dwarf but she helps him to escape, though at a cost to her own well-being.
Summary
In war-torn Northern Italy, Marcello, a hidden dwarf son of a lawyer, finds respite and connection when his family's villa becomes a military hospital. He meets and falls for Lila, a local prostitute who sees beyond his stature. However, her lover, jealous of Marcello's affection and wealth, plans to eliminate him. In a desperate bid to protect Marcello, Lila helps him escape but pays the ultimate price, suffering paralysis after being struck by a vehicle. Despite her injuries, Lila remains devoted to Marcello, bound by their shared ordeal.
