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A globe-trotting 'documentary' that strips history down to its bare essentials.

SEXY PROIBITISSIMO

1963 · 1h 40m · NR · Documentary / Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

A 'documentary' of stripping, from the dawn of humanity to the future.

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What is Sexy proibitissimo about?

Sexy proibitissimo is a 1963 France-Italy documentary fantasy film directed by Marcello Martinelli about the history of women—primarily strippers—from ancient Egypt to the Space Age.

Programmer's Pick

Equal parts history lesson and burlesque revue, Sexy proibitissimo sashays through the ages with its tongue firmly in cheek—expect as much playful anachronism as bare skin. Mondo fans and connoisseurs of campy striptease will find plenty to ogle and grin at here.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Sexy proibitissimo presents itself as a documentary with a playful bent, offering a panoramic look at the art of stripping and cabaret performances across different eras. From the exotic allure of ancient Egypt through the decadence of the French Revolution to speculative glimpses into the Space Age, the film strings together vignettes that highlight both the spectacle and the ritual of undress. With a focus on topless women, cabaret acts, and striptease routines, it blurs the line between documentary and fantasy, placing historical and fantastical figures—like Frankenstein's Monster and vampires—alongside its parade of performers. The result is a mondo-style, sexploitation journey that revels in nudity and theatricality.

Details & Specs

Director
Marcello Martinelli
Writer
Marcello Martinelli
Release
1963
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
France, Italy
Genres
Documentary, Fantasy
Also Known As
Proibitissimo, Sexy Proibitissimo: The Most Prohibited Sex, Original title: Sexy proibitissimo

Cast & Crew

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Director: Marcello Martinelli Writer: Marcello Martinelli
CC Carol Carter JC Joan Clair D Dominique Corinne Fontaine Corinne Fontaine RH Rita Himalaya VM Violeta Montenegro JN Joanna Negulesco LR Leonor Rainer GS Gerry Sammer BT Bud Thompson MV Maureen Verrich

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Why Cult

Historical Striptease Revue

Witness strippers and cabaret acts portrayed from ancient Egypt to the imagined future, all in one film.

Mondo Sexploitation Style

This film blends documentary pretensions with the sensationalism of mondo cinema and sexploitation.

Fantastical Figures On Stage

Frankenstein's Monster and vampires share the spotlight with strippers, adding a surreal twist to the proceedings.

Cabaret and Nudity Focus

Expect topless women, striptease, and playful nudity—it's a celebration of cabaret in all its forms.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Sexy proibitissimo released? +

Sexy proibitissimo was released in 1963.

Who directed Sexy proibitissimo? +

Marcello Martinelli directed Sexy proibitissimo.

How long is Sexy proibitissimo? +

Sexy proibitissimo has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Sexy proibitissimo? +

Sexy proibitissimo is a documentary and fantasy film.

Where can I watch Sexy proibitissimo? +

You can watch Sexy proibitissimo on SassyFlix.

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