Milva, born Maria Ilva Biolcati in 1939, is an Italian actress and singer known for her vibrant performances in film and music. In Women in Prison (1988), she delivers a compelling portrayal that highlights her ability to navigate the gritty narratives of exploitation cinema. Her career, marked by a strong presence in theatrical productions and musical stages across Europe, adds a rich layer to her role in this cult classic. Milva's distinctive style and political edge resonate within the film's themes, making her contribution significant in the realm of cult cinema.
Women in Prison
A women's prison. Women arrive, some for as long as eight years. They work making teddy bears. Dessombes, the head matron, misses little. She gets intelligence from Marthe, an older convict. When the uncompromising and difficult Nelly is sent to the hole for something she didn't do, the women suspect that Marthe had a hand in it. Brigitte breaks off their friendship, so Marthe adopts Nicole, guilty of infanticide and shunned by the other prisoners, as her surrogate daughter. Sabine, young, energetic, and one of the few with a husband who visits her, falls in love with Lucie, a woman who has given up on life and fears the day of her release. Tensions mount.
