Ritratto di borghesia in nero (Nest of Vipers) (1978)
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"Ritratto di borghesia in nero" (Nest of Vipers) from 1978 is a drama film directed by Tonino Cervi.
Set in Venice during the rise of fascism in the 1930s, the film follows Mattia, a music student on scholarship who becomes entangled with the local bourgeoisie. He embarks on a passionate, secret affair with Carla, a mature piano teacher and the mother of his friend Renato. The narrative explores themes of illicit sex, betrayal, revenge, blackmail, perjury, police corruption, and murder, reflecting the decadence and moral decay within the Venetian upper class against the backdrop of political turmoil.
Ornella Muti and Senta Berger are highlighted as the film's main strengths, with their beauty and acting prowess making the film watchable. Their nude scenes and the chemistry between them are often cited as highlights
Set in Venice during the rise of fascism in the 1930s, the film follows Mattia, a music student on scholarship who becomes entangled with the local bourgeoisie. He embarks on a passionate, secret affair with Carla, a mature piano teacher and the mother of his friend Renato. The narrative explores themes of illicit sex, betrayal, revenge, blackmail, perjury, police corruption, and murder, reflecting the decadence and moral decay within the Venetian upper class against the backdrop of political turmoil.
Ornella Muti and Senta Berger are highlighted as the film's main strengths, with their beauty and acting prowess making the film watchable. Their nude scenes and the chemistry between them are often cited as highlights
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