Caprice Italian Style
Caprice Italian Style

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Caprice Italian Style

1968
Movie
79 min
Italian

The film consists of six short stories created by different directors, but all the stories share one thing: a warm irony to current events.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Mario BavaGenres: Comedy, Erotic

Plot Summary

In this erotic Italian comedy, a beautiful woman named Eleonora is in love with a charming young man, but her overprotective father disapproves. To test her suitor, he devises a series of elaborate schemes, involving disguises and comedic misunderstandings, designed to make the young man appear less desirable. Ultimately, Eleonora must navigate these trials and prove her true feelings.

Critical Reception

Caprice Italian Style is generally considered a minor work by Mario Bava, often overshadowed by his more famous horror films. While it showcases his visual flair, the film's comedic and erotic elements have received mixed reactions, with some finding it lighthearted and entertaining, while others criticize its uneven tone and predictable plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stylish, characteristic of Bava's direction.

  • A lighthearted and often risqué comedy.

  • Plot is formulaic and less engaging than Bava's other works.

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Fun Fact

Mario Bava, renowned for his horror films like 'Black Sunday' and 'A Bay of Blood', directed this comparatively lighthearted erotic comedy, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.

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