Sesso in testa (1974)
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"Sesso in testa" (1974), also known as "Italian Sex" or "Sex in the Head," is an Italian sex comedy directed by Sergio Ammirata and Fernando Di Leo.
The film follows Diana Tornetti (played by Pilar Velázquez), a sociology student who defends her thesis on how Italian men relate to prostitutes, with the twist that she conducted her research firsthand by working as a prostitute. The narrative unfolds through a series of comedic and sometimes satirical vignettes illustrating her encounters and observations.
Sergio Ammirata and Fernando Di Leo direct with a focus on humor and satire, typical of the Italian commedia sexy all'italiana genre. The film combines slapstick comedy with a critique of Italian sexual mores and gender roles.
The direction is playful, aiming to entertain rather than to provide deep social commentary, though there are undertones of critique regarding male behavior and societal norms.
Pilar Velázquez as Diana Tornetti carries the film with her charm and comedic timing, managing to make her character both the subject and the observer of the antics around her.
The supporting cast includes well-known Italian comic actors like Lino Banfi, Mario Carotenuto, and Toni Ucci, who bring their usual flair for comedy, often playing exaggerated versions of Italian male stereotypes.
The film follows Diana Tornetti (played by Pilar Velázquez), a sociology student who defends her thesis on how Italian men relate to prostitutes, with the twist that she conducted her research firsthand by working as a prostitute. The narrative unfolds through a series of comedic and sometimes satirical vignettes illustrating her encounters and observations.
Sergio Ammirata and Fernando Di Leo direct with a focus on humor and satire, typical of the Italian commedia sexy all'italiana genre. The film combines slapstick comedy with a critique of Italian sexual mores and gender roles.
The direction is playful, aiming to entertain rather than to provide deep social commentary, though there are undertones of critique regarding male behavior and societal norms.
Pilar Velázquez as Diana Tornetti carries the film with her charm and comedic timing, managing to make her character both the subject and the observer of the antics around her.
The supporting cast includes well-known Italian comic actors like Lino Banfi, Mario Carotenuto, and Toni Ucci, who bring their usual flair for comedy, often playing exaggerated versions of Italian male stereotypes.
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