The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
39 audience votes
Key crew
- Joe D'AmatoDirector
- Ugo MorettiWriter
- Manuel De SicaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lilli CaratiAlessandra
- Annie BelleWilma
- Laura GemserZerbal
- Al CliverElio De Silveris
- Nello PazzafiniThe Gardener
- Roberto CarusoFurio
- Steven LuottoFurio (voice) (uncredited)
- Susan SpaffordAlexandra (voice) (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
jealousyexploitationrevengelesbian sexcolonialismracial prejudiceillicit affairfemale slave