MORBOSITà

1974 · 01:30:00 · NR · Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Giulia love her young lover, an architect, that she'll do sexual favors for influential people to help him. Anna, the younger sister, returns from college and is abused by the architect. But she will not allow things to stay that way.

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What is Morbosità about?

Morbosità is a 1974 Italian drama-thriller directed by Luigi Russo about Julia, who uses her sister's assault by city officials as leverage in a dark scheme to boost her boyfriend's career.

Synopsis

After her younger sister is raped by powerful city officials, Julia uses the sexual assault as blackmail in this morbidly dark exploitation thriller. Eva Cemerys is the stone-cold Julia, a woman who will do anything - including sexual favors - to elevate the status of her struggling architect boyfriend, Alessandro, in the eyes of the local politicians. She finds the perfect opportunity for a successful blackmail scheme when these officials get drunk at a party and rape her kid sister.

Details & Specs

Director: Luigi Russo
Writers: Luigi Russo, Paolo Belloni
Release: 1974
Runtime: 1h 30m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Also Known As: Bakirenin İntikamı, Morbosidad en un extraño asunto de amor, As Provocadoras, Original title: Morbosità

The SassyFlix Take

If your giallo needs more moral rot than murder mystery, Morbosità is happy to oblige. Eva Czemerys coolly navigates a sleazy underbelly of exploitation, with blackmail and sexual favors as her weapons of choice. Depravity is the name of the game—and nobody gets out clean.

From the Vault

Proof that Italian exploitation had no shortage of moral bankruptcy—or plot twists.

Why Cult

Morbid Exploitation Twist

Leaning into the sleazier side of Italian cinema, the film explores blackmail and sexual manipulation in a world gone rotten.

Stone-Cold Femme Fatale

Eva Czemerys plays Julia, a calculating woman willing to use sex and blackmail for her lover's gain.

Giallo Italian Drama

A rare blend of giallo aesthetics and drama, set against the backdrop of a corrupt Italian society.

Societal Depravity

Themes of sexual abuse, sick society, and power play run rampant, delivering a bleak commentary on the era’s moral decay.

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Young Love Sexual Abuse College Sexual Favor Depraved Sick Society Exploitation Giallo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morbosità about? +

Morbosità follows Julia as she uses her sister's assault by city officials to blackmail them and boost her boyfriend's status, set in a depraved Italian society.

When was Morbosità released? +

Morbosità was released in 1974.

Who directed Morbosità? +

Morbosità was directed by Luigi Russo.

How long is Morbosità? +

Morbosità has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Morbosità? +

Morbosità is classified as a drama and thriller, with strong exploitation and giallo elements.

Where can I watch Morbosità? +

Morbosità is available to stream on SassyFlix.