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Adultery, Mother & Daughter
A mother, daughter, and their fiancé are enjoying a vacation at a villa near the ocean when suddenly a trio of people - a middle-aged man, a woman, and a young man - break in. Three outsiders and three ordinary people feel what it means to "live" through abnormal behavior. All of them are antisocial.
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Plot Summary
In a small Italian village, the lives of a mother and daughter become intertwined with the arrival of a charismatic stranger. Their relationships are tested as secrets and desires come to the surface, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
While Vittorio De Sica's final film, 'Adultery, Mother & Daughter,' features strong performances from its legendary leads, it received a mixed to negative reception. Critics often cited a convoluted plot and a lack of the director's usual nuanced touch, though the actresses' presence was acknowledged as a saving grace.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the powerful performances of Sophia Loren and Shirley MacLaine.
Criticized for a meandering and often confusing narrative.
Seen by some as a disappointing final effort from a master director.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, with limited data available. Those that exist tend to reflect the critical sentiment, appreciating the star power but finding the storytelling lacking.
Fun Fact
This film marked the final directorial effort of the acclaimed Italian filmmaker Vittorio De Sica, who passed away shortly after its release.
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