Peccati a Venezia
Peccati a Venezia

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Peccati a Venezia

1980
Movie
90 min
Italian

Melissa, a beautiful woman in her prime, her cousin Gianni and her elderly and paralyzed Aunt Adele live in a villa in a decadent Venice, Franca. A very young friend of the family comes to the villa. In a short time the life of the three is turned upside down.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Augusto CaminitoGenres: Drama, Erotic

Plot Summary

A young man named Franco travels to Venice and becomes entangled in a web of desire and mystery. He meets the alluring Countess Isabella and her seductive younger sister, Lucia. Franco finds himself drawn into their decadent world, which is filled with secrets and forbidden pleasures. The film explores themes of obsession and the dark side of human nature within the opulent setting of Venice.

Critical Reception

Peccati a Venezia is a relatively obscure Italian erotic drama that received limited critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a product of its time, often praised for its atmosphere and sensuality, but criticized for its convoluted plot and melodramatic elements. Audience reception tends to be divided, with some appreciating its stylistic choices and erotic content, while others find it lacking in substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative Venetian setting and sensual atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a plot that can be convoluted and melodramatic.

  • Offers a glimpse into Italian erotic cinema of the late 1970s/early 1980s.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title suggesting Venice, the film was primarily shot in Rome, with some scenes filmed in and around the historic city of Venice.

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