Ferdinando And Carolina

In Ferdinando and Carolina (1999), Lina Wertmu¨ller turns her gimlet eye to the
18th century, and hilarity ensues. In the dazzling court of 18th century Naples,
against their wishes, young King Ferdinando (Sergio Assisi) will wed Carolina
(Gabriella Pession), the sweet 16-year-old daughter of Empress Maria Theresa of
Austria. As the monarchies of Europe hold their breath, something unexpected happens.
King Ferdinando and Carolina share one common interest—a rollicking, orgiastic
celebration of the senses, and plunge with gusto into the silken bed sheets to
uphold their regal duties. As the court continues on with magnificent splendor, the
sovereigns continue to reign, oblivious to the revolutionary tides that are on the
verge of tearing France apart and overtaking all of Europe.