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"The more erotic it gets... the more beautiful it feels."

1976 1h 56m IT

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 31

Drama

Synopsis

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In wartime France, Pharmacist Eliane begins a torrid affair with her shop assistant Armand, but she soon becomes dominated by him. He demands more and more from her, humiliating her and putting her family at risk.

“The more erotic it gets... the more beautiful it feels.”

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Cast

Lisa Gastoni
Eliane Michoud
Franco Nero
Armand
Raymond Pellegrin
Professor Henri Michoud
Andréa Ferréol
Juliette
Claudia Marsani
Justine Michoud
Antonio Altoviti
Colonnello in congedo
Carla Calò
Carmen
Franco Patano
Charles

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Salvatore Samperi
Writers: Ottavio Jemma, Salvatore Samperi
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Salvatore Samperi, shot by Vittorio Storaro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Riz Ortolani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sergio Montanari shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Lisa Gastoni and Franco Nero and Raymond Pellegrin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The more erotic it gets... the more beautiful it feels.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0076668 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Salvatore Samperi directs. Vittorio Storaro behind the camera. Riz Ortolani scores. Sergio Montanari cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Salvatore Samperi, shot by Vittorio Storaro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Riz Ortolani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sergio Montanari shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lisa Gastoni and Franco Nero and Raymond Pellegrin carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The more erotic it gets... the more beautiful it feels.".
8IMDB entry: tt0076668 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.