From the book by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, "The Leopard", set in 1860 Sicily, tells the story about an aristocrat who tries coming to terms with the unification of Italy. Prince Don Fabrizio Salina tries to hold on to the past, but it appears that his glory days are waning. This is perfectly exemplified by his nephew Tancredi Falconeri and his wife-to-be Angelica. As the revolt gathers steam and begins to affect a real change, the aging prince must come to terms with the new world that surrounds him.