5 Movies Starring Lucia Bosè

Story of a Love Affair

Story of a Love Affair

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1975-04-30

Languages:

Italian

Countries:

Italy

Runtime:

98 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (1578 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Michelangelo Antonioni (story)

Michelangelo Antonioni (screenplay)

Daniele D'Anza

Silvio Giovaninetti (screenplay)

Francesco Maselli (screenplay)

Piero Tellini (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Paola (Lucia Bose) is the beautiful and jealously-guarded younger wife of a shady factory owner, Enrico Fontana (Ferdinando Sarmi). In order to investigate her romantic history he hires a private detective, which ironically brings Paola back into contact with former lover Guido (Massimo Girotti), with whom she resurrects a lost passion. Dogged by the suspicions of their respective mates, they are drawn closer to each other in the face of adversity, and begin to plot Enrico's demise. But when the challenge of being together falls away, will the passion start to wane? A masterpiece of intensity and finely-wrought emotion.

The Lady Without Camelias

The Lady Without Camelias

Basic Info:

Languages:

Italian

Countries:

Italy, France

Runtime:

105 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (767 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Michelangelo Antonioni (story)

Michelangelo Antonioni (screenplay)

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay)

Francesco Maselli (screenplay)

Pier Maria Pasinetti (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A new starlet is discovered and has ups and downs in Italian films.

Death of a Cyclist

Death of a Cyclist

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1955-08-27

Languages:

Spanish

Countries:

Spain, Italy

Runtime:

88 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (1946 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Juan Antonio Bardem

Luis Fernando de Igoa

Fullplot:

Juan is an academic, his career stalled, teaching at the university because of his brother-in-law's prestige. Marèa Josè is a socialite, married to wealth, bored but attached to her comforts. The two are lovers. On an isolated country road, their car strikes a cyclist; fearing exposure, they leave him to die. Distracted, Juan unjustly fails a student. Rafa, a bitter savant in their social circle, hints that he knows something, and he threatens to expose them to Marèa Josè's husband, Miguel. Miguel's pride may be the lovers' best hope. Then Juan proposes a solution.

Sotto il segno dello scorpione

Sotto il segno dello scorpione

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1969-04-04

Languages:

Italian

Countries:

Italy

Runtime:

100 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (119 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Paolo Taviani

Vittorio Taviani

Fullplot:

Italian Drama Movie. In prehistoric times, a volcano erupts, resulting in loss a whole island under ash and lava. Survivors trying to convince a race (clan) to withdrawal, but something unexpected change their plans.

Harem suare

Harem suare

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-05-21

Languages:

Turkish, French, Italian

Countries:

Italy, France, Turkey

Runtime:

125 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (2009 Reviews)

Director:

Ferzan Ozpetek

Genres:

DramaHistory

Cast:

Writer:

Ferzan Ozpetek (story)

Gianni Romoli (story)

Fullplot:

As the Ottoman Empire comes to an end, an old servant spins a tale to keep the women in the Sultan's harem distracted. The story is about Safiye, who first becomes the Sultan's favorite concubine, and later the official wife. As she gains power and influence, she engages in a tryst with Nadir, the black eunuch. When the Empire falls, the Sultan escapes to Europe, leaving all the concubines behind. Safiye fights for their rights under the new order...

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