A lonely innkeeper beds three men while waiting for husband #4. Tinto Brass does Fellini by way of Penthouse.
In 1950s Ferrara, a lonely innkeeper explores a series of relationships while awaiting her missing husband’s return from war.
Cinematography
Golden-hour Ferrara that makes poverty look gorgeous.
Costume
Serena Grandi's cleavage deserves its own credit.
Director
Tinto Brass
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Loosely based on 'The Mistress of the Inn' by Carlo Goldoni, an 18th-century Italian playwright—Brass turned a classic comedy into softcore social commentary.
This was Serena Grandi's breakthrough; she became Italy's '80s bombshell equivalent to Pamela Anderson, and Tinto Brass basically built his late career around her figure.
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