La Cicciolina: Godmother of Scandal
La Cicciolina: Godmother of Scandal

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La Cicciolina: Godmother of Scandal

2017
Movie
54 min
German

The personal and professional story of Ilona Staller, known as Cicciolina, is probably unique: she left communist Hungary and moved to Italy, where she found a fertile environment for a life dedicated to scandal.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Riccardo SchicchiGenres: Documentary, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the extraordinary life and career of Ilona Staller, better known as La Cicciolina, the Hungarian-Italian pornographic actress who sensationally transitioned into a politician. It explores her rise to fame in the adult film industry and her unexpected foray into Italian politics during the 1980s and 1990s. The film examines her controversial platform and impact on societal norms, alongside her later life and enduring legacy.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on a highly unconventional public figure, 'La Cicciolina: Godmother of Scandal' received a generally positive reception for its comprehensive portrayal of a unique life. Critics often highlighted its balanced approach, presenting both the sensational aspects of Staller's career and the more personal and political dimensions. Audiences found the film to be a fascinating and often surprising look at a figure who challenged conventional boundaries in entertainment and politics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its in-depth look at a controversial yet influential figure.

  • Noted for presenting a balanced perspective on Staller's dual career in adult entertainment and politics.

  • Appreciated for its exploration of the cultural and societal impact of La Cicciolina.

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Fun Fact

During her political career in the Italian Parliament, La Cicciolina famously proposed a law to make sex legal for everyone, regardless of marital status, and even offered to have sex with Saddam Hussein to secure the release of Iraqi hostages.

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