The Seed of Discord

The Seed of Discord (Italian: Il seme della discordia) is a 2008 Italian comedy film written and directed by Pappi Corsicato. The film offers a modern-day reworking of Heinrich von Kleist's novella The Marquise of O, following the turmoil that unfolds when a married woman finds herself unexpectedly pregnant without any clear explanation, a situation that tests trust and fidelity within her marriage. The cast includes Isabella Ferrari, Monica Guerritore and Iaia Forte, alongside Alessandro Gassmann, Caterina Murino and Martina Stella. Produced by Rodeo Drive, the film was selected for the main competition of the 65th Venice International Film Festival.