The Belt (1989)
Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca's desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.
Director: Giuliana Gamba
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 22, 1989
Cast
- James Russo - Vittorio De Simone
- Eleonora Brigliadori - Bianca Ravelli
- Giuliana Calandra - Bianca's Mother
- Anna Bonaiuto - The Judge
- Karen Moore - Nora
- Lidia Broccolino - Bianca's Friend
- Riccardo Salvino - Prof. Achille Biondelli
- Delia D'Alberti - Biondelli's Wife
- Claire Hardwick - Vittorio's Mistress
- Valentino Zeichen - Self (as Mario Zeichen)
Screenplay
- Alberto Moravia (Novel)
- Francesca Archibugi (Screenplay)
- Francesca Archibugi (Story)
- Gloria Malatesta (Screenplay)
- Gloria Malatesta (Story)
Music: Rosalino Cellamare
Cinematography: Luigi Verga
Editing: Carlo Bartolucci
Production: Metrofilm, San Francisco Film, Reteitalia
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
bdsm, woman director, erotic movie, violent lover
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Belt about?
- Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca's desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.
- Who directed The Belt?
- The Belt was directed by Giuliana Gamba.
- Who stars in The Belt?
- The Belt stars James Russo, Eleonora Brigliadori, Giuliana Calandra, Anna Bonaiuto, Karen Moore, Lidia Broccolino.
- How long is The Belt?
- The Belt has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Belt?
- The Belt is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Belt produced?
- The Belt was produced in Italy.