Drama ·Romance ·Thriller · Italy · 1985 · 1h 28m

The Alcove

L'alcova

The Alcove poster
Director
Joe D'Amato
Cast
Lilli Carati as Alessandra Annie Belle as Wilma Laura Gemser as Zerbal Al Cliver as Elio De Silveris Nello Pazzafini as The Gardener Roberto Caruso as Furio
Crew
Joe D'Amato — Director of Photography Franco Alessandri — Editor Mariano Laurenti — Editor Manuel De Sica — Original Music Composer Ugo Moretti — Writer
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.

Mood & Themes
jealousyexploitationrevengelesbian sexcolonialismracial prejudiceillicit affairfemale slave
Key Collaborators
Joe D'Amato Director Joe D'Amato Director of Photography Franco Alessandri Editor Mariano Laurenti Editor Manuel De Sica Original Music Composer Ugo Moretti Writer
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