When Love Is Lust

A dry, cynical Italian erotic drama that watches like a slow, uncomfortable family farce, mixing social satire with awkward sexual tension.

Directed by

Vittorio De Sisti

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Agostina Belli, Gianni Macchia, Françoise Prévost

Overview

A decadent countess, middle-aged but still attractive, forces her young and timid daughter to marry a rich butcher. But the couple’s sexual relation is troubled, because the girl has her fair share of inhibitions. So she abandons her house and seeks refuge at her sister’s place. During her absence, her husband finds consolation in his mother in law’s arms.

How it feels

Satirical, cynical, dark and campy. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Sexuality, family, betrayal, class

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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