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Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
A young fisherman from Pozzuoli, Gino Esposito, is in love with the sixteen-year-old Laura who reciprocates him with passion; but her family is opposed to the idyll and even goes so wildly to beat the young man. The two pigeons, however, on the advice of the common friend Tito, flee to Venice but are immediately resumed; she is brought back home, he in prison for a minor rat. Laura marries Tito to save Gino from prison. So they spend about ten years, the two lovers meet again by chance in the record store that he has opened and they discover they still love each other. Gino remained a widower with a lively little boy, Duccio; Laura has a daughter Lisa, whom her father Titus adores. The marriage without love of Laura, after the meeting with Gino, goes into crisis. Tito is jealous of his wife who now hates him; so to take revenge on his rival he decided to have a bomb put in Gino's shop.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Laura is manipulated and exploited by a photographer who discovers her. As she becomes more entangled in his world, her innocence is gradually eroded. The film explores themes of lost youth and the darker side of the modeling industry. It follows Laura's descent into a life she never anticipated.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, primarily focusing on its exploitative nature and perceived gratuitous nudity. While some acknowledged the performance of Laura Antonelli, the overall narrative and thematic execution were largely criticized. It is often remembered more for its controversial subject matter than its artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its exploitative depiction of a young woman.
Noted for its controversial themes and gratuitous scenes.
Laura Antonelli's performance was sometimes highlighted but couldn't salvage the film's overall reception.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often express discomfort with the film's subject matter and explicit content, with some finding it exploitative.
Fun Fact
The film's title translates to 'Laura... at 16 you said yes to me', hinting at the narrative's focus on a young woman's compromised decisions.
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