The Alcove
L'alcova
1985 · 1h 28m · Drama, Romance, Thriller · Italy · Rated 18 (DE)
In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
Directed by
Joe D'AmatoWritten by
Ugo Moretti5.8Smart score
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colonialismexploitationfemale slaveillicit affairjealousylesbian sexracial prejudicerevenge
Rating18 (DE)
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