The Triumph of Love is a 2001 romantic comedy film based on the 18th-century French play of the same name by Pierre de Marivaux.
The film was directed by Clare Peploe, produced by her husband Bernardo Bertolucci, who co-wrote the script, and stars Mira Sorvino, Ben Kingsley, and Fiona Shaw.
In an unidentified country in 18th century Europe, a usurper's daughter (Mira Sorvino) has inherited the throne and feels guilty about her family's crimes.
She learns that the Queen gave birth to a prince and the rightful heir, Agis (Jay Rodan), who was secretly sent to live with the great philosopher Hermocrates.
She falls in love with him at first sight, but he is kept in seclusion by Hermocrates (Ben Kingsley) and his sister Leontine (Fiona Shaw) to protect him from her.