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A handsome Italian businessman is trying to procure some land and some financing for a project from a wealthy contessa (Irene Papas). He sleeps with the woman and thinks he has sealed the deal, but then she insists that he marry her demente...


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In order to convince Raimonda, a wealthy noble woman, to finance his project for a holiday resort, Saverio gets engaged to Clotilde, her mentally-disturbed and sex-obsessed adolescent daughter. He plans to have her kidnapped and raped by an accomplice so she won't be a virgin anymore and he'll have an excuse to get out of the impending marriage. But what he doesn't plan is to fall in love with the girl...
Set against the backdrop of post-war France, the film follows the complex and tumultuous relationship between a former Resistance fighter and a young woman he encounters. Their lives become intertwined with the lingering shadows of conflict and the search for redemption. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring impact of war on individual lives.
Bambina received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics praised its atmospheric direction and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Brigitte Bardot. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences were drawn to Bardot's star power, contributing to its moderate commercial success.
Praised for its strong lead performances and evocative portrayal of post-war France.
Some critics noted a lack of narrative urgency and a conventional storyline.
Appreciated for its melancholic tone and exploration of psychological scars left by war.
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The film marked a rare collaboration between Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainsbourg, who were a prominent celebrity couple at the time, though their characters in the film are not romantically involved.
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A handsome Italian businessman is trying to procure some land and some financing for a project from a wealthy contessa (Irene Papas). He sleeps with the woman and thinks he has sealed the deal, but then she insists that he marry her demente...