Le cinque rose di Jennifer
Le cinque rose di Jennifer

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Le cinque rose di Jennifer

1989
Movie
85 min
Italian

Jennifer is melancholic and romantically unsatisfied transgender who lives in a studio apartment in Naples. In the meantime a serial killer is claiming victims in her neighborhood. She is waiting for a phone call from Franco, an engineer from Genoa currently in Milan for work, with whom she had a relationship some time before, but there are malfunctions in the telephone line. Anna, another transgender, comes to help her and they start to know each other.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Nino MartinettiGenres: Drama, Erotic

Plot Summary

The film follows the intertwined lives of several characters, centering on a group of women and their experiences with love, desire, and societal expectations in contemporary Italy. It explores themes of female sexuality and relationships, often with an erotic undertone.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Le cinque rose di Jennifer' received very little attention from mainstream film critics due to its nature as an erotic drama. Its reception was largely confined to niche publications focusing on adult cinema, where it was noted for its performances and thematic explorations within its genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of female sensuality.

  • Noted for the performances of its lead actresses in the genre.

  • Acknowledged for its attempts to weave a narrative around erotic themes.

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Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring prominent Italian adult film stars Moana Pozzi and Rocco Siffredi, which significantly shaped its genre and audience perception.

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