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Paprika

1991

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Overview

In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?

Details

Status
Released
Release date
February 13, 1991
Original language
Italian
Spoken languages
Italian
Countries
Italy
Director
Tinto Brass
Cinematography
Silvano Ippoliti
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
Paprika (1991) | Kinocult