La Moglie Piu' Bella (The Most Beautiful Wife) [Original Score] (1970)

La Moglie Piu' Bella (The Most Beautiful Wife) is a 1970 Italian drama directed by Damiano Damiani, loosely based on the 1965 case of Franca Viola, who resisted the traditional practice of 'fuitina' and fought for justice against a society that sided with her abductor. The film stars Ornella Muti as Franca, Alessio Orano as her abductor, and Pierluigi Aprà as the Carabinieri lieutenant investigating the case. Set against a backdrop of corrupt police and clergy, the story follows Franca's struggle for self‑respect and legal recognition as her family turns against her. Ennio Morricone composed a somber yet determined score featuring solo soprano vocals, orchestra, and a Jew’s harp, underscoring the film’s themes of resilience and emancipation.