Satiricosissimo
Satiricosissimo

Satiricosissimo

1970Movie85 minItalian

Ciccio loves very much the novel Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter, although his friend Franco does not understand him.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Franco LanfagniGenres: Comedy, Erotic

Plot Summary

In this adult animated comedy, a young man navigates the amorous adventures and escapades of ancient Rome. The film uses a satirical and often crude lens to examine the social customs and sexual mores of the era through a series of vignettes and parodies. It follows the protagonist's often misguided attempts to find love and pleasure amidst the decadence of Roman society.

Critical Reception

Satiricosissimo is a niche film primarily known within the genre of erotic animation from the 1970s. It received limited critical attention outside of specialized circles, and its reception was largely divided, with some appreciating its uninhibited humor and sexual themes, while others found it to be gratuitous and lacking in narrative depth. It holds a cult status among fans of vintage adult animation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold and often shocking adult humor.
  • Noted for its explicit animation style, characteristic of its era.
  • Criticized by some for its simplistic plot and reliance on sexual gags.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal, but those available often point to its effectiveness as a provocative and humorous, albeit crude, exploration of ancient Roman sexual culture.

Fun Fact

The film was notably one of the early examples of adult animated features to gain some international distribution, particularly in markets receptive to erotic content.

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