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Annie Belle
Annie Sylvie Brilland (10 December 1956 – 27 January 2024) was a French actress and social worker. Her acting career began in 1974. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s she had varied roles in both French and Italian cinema, working with such directors as Jean Rollin, Ruggero Deodato, and Joe D'Amato. Early life Belle was born in Paris, France and came from a family of engineers. Acting may have seemed to be an odd career choice for her when she was young but she was quite a natural at it. Belle's acting career began to take shape when she attended the Rue Blanche acting school in Paris under master Virilo. Belle explained this in an interview for the Italian book ''99 Donne'' in the 1990s. Career Belle had starred in her first role before she had turned eighteen, in the 1974 Jean Rollin film ''Tout le Monde il en a Deux'' (''Bacchanales Sexuelles'') in which she only had a small role, but a memorable one. Rollin had loved working with Belle so he had decided to cast her in h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L'alcova
''The Alcove'' (; also known as ''Lust''), is a 1985 Italian erotic film directed by Joe D'Amato. The film contains brief hardcore sex footage on a vintage film reel that the film's characters watch. Otherwise, it is a softcore film. Plot It is the year 1936, Italy is in a state of euphoria because of its new African empire. A war veteran returns home from the Second Abyssinian War bringing back a black woman. This situation breaks the monotony and unravels the secret turbulent life of his family. Cast * Lilli Carati as Alessandra * Annie Belle as Velma * Laura Gemser as Zerbal * Al Cliver as Elio * Roberto Caruso as Furio * Nello Pazzafini as The Gardener Release The film grossed 335,890,000 L.(US$175,950 – ) on its release. See also * List of Italian films of 1985 A list of films produced in Italy in 1985 (see 1985 in film): References Footnotes Sources * External linksItalian films of 1985at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gli Indifferenti
''Gli Indifferenti'' (''The Time of Indifference'', also translated as ''The Indifferent Ones'') is a novel by Alberto Moravia, published in 1929. Background After a meeting with friends at which it was agreed that each should produce a novel, the young Moravia began writing the story that would become ''Gli Indifferenti''. Moravia sent the manuscript to the editor of ''900'', a bilingual (Italian-French) review with which he had previously published some short stories. It was dismissed as a "mist of words". He spent two and a half years writing the novel. It was published with a ₤5,000 contribution from Moravia's father, Carlo Pincherle, as the Milanese publisher Alpes was unwilling to take a risk on an unknown author. Plot synopsis ''Gli Indifferenti'' is a psychological portrayal of the life of a middle-class mother and her two children. The action of the novel takes place largely over two days. Leo, the wealthy lover of Mariagrazia, a middle-class widow, begins an affa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quo Vadis? (miniseries)
''Quo Vadis?'' is a 1985 international television miniseries made by Radiotelevisione Italiana, Antenne 2, Polyphon Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft, Channel 4 Television, Televisión Española, and Televisione Svizzera Italiana. It was directed by Franco Rossi and produced by Elio Scardamaglia and Francesco Scardamaglia. The script by Ennio De Concini was based on the 1896 novel ''Quo Vadis'' by Henryk Sienkiewicz.Aldo Grasso, Massimo Scaglioni. ''Enciclopedia della Televisione''. Garzanti, Milano, 1996 – 2003. . The series lasts six hours and was originally shown in six one-hour episodes. Plot summary Cast * Klaus Maria Brandauer as Nero * Frederic Forrest as Petronius * Cristina Raines as Poppaea * Barbara De Rossi as Eunice * Francesco Quinn as Marcus Vinicius * Max von Sydow as The Apostle Peter * Marie-Theres Relin as Licya * Gabriele Ferzetti as Piso * Ángela Molina as Acte * Massimo Girotti as Aulus Plautius * Françoise Fabian as Pomponia * Philippe Leroy as Pau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross Of The Seven Jewels
''Cross of the Seven Jewels'' () is a 1987 Italian horror film directed, written and starring Marco Antonio Andolfi. Prior to directing the film, Andolfi worked in film in the amateur theatre and claims to have worked in developing stories for ''Lanciostory''. He based the film on his work in theatre and comics and real life experiences. Among the cast includes Andolfi who is credited as Eddy Endolf and Annie Belle and adult film actress Zaira Zoccheddu. After the film's release, Andolfi re-edited the film in 1995 and re-released it under the name ''Talisman''. This version of the film included footage from documentaries and newsreels and footage from '' The Serpent and the Rainbow''. Plot The film begins with a sadomasochistic satanic sect led by a priest who evokes the demon Aborym with a magic ritual. A few years later, Marco Sartori, a Roman bank employee, goes to Naples to find his cousin Carmela, whom he hasn't seen for several years: having met her at the train station, af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Venetian Woman
''La venexiana'' (internationally released as ''The Venetian Woman'') is a 1986 Italian erotic film directed by Mauro Bolognini. The film is a transposition of the anonymous 16th century comedy play '' La Venexiana''. Cast * Laura Antonelli as Angela * Monica Guerritore as Valeria * Jason Connery as Jules * Clelia Rondinella as Nena * Claudio Amendola Claudio Amendola (born 16 February 1963) is an Italian actor, film director and television presenter. He starred in the 1993 film '' The Escort'', which was entered into the 1993 Cannes Film Festival. Biography Born in Rome and the son of act ... as Bernardo * Annie Belle References External links * 1986 films Films directed by Mauro Bolognini Films set in Venice Italian erotic films Films scored by Ennio Morricone 1980s Italian-language films 1980s Italian films 1980s erotic films {{1980s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alcove
''The Alcove'' (; also known as ''Lust''), is a 1985 Italian erotic film directed by Joe D'Amato. The film contains brief hardcore sex footage on a vintage film reel that the film's characters watch. Otherwise, it is a softcore film. Plot It is the year 1936, Italy is in a state of euphoria because of its new African empire. A war veteran returns home from the Second Abyssinian War bringing back a black woman. This situation breaks the monotony and unravels the secret turbulent life of his family. Cast * Lilli Carati as Alessandra * Annie Belle as Velma * Laura Gemser as Zerbal * Al Cliver as Elio * Roberto Caruso as Furio * Nello Pazzafini as The Gardener Release The film grossed 335,890,000 L.(US$175,950 – ) on its release. See also * List of Italian films of 1985 A list of films produced in Italy in 1985 (see 1985 in film): References Footnotes Sources * External linksItalian films of 1985at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Bar Dello Sport
''Al bar dello sport'' (''At the Bar Sport'') is a 1983 Italian comedy film directed by Francesco Massaro. Plot Misadventures of Lino, a penniless Apulian immigrant in Turin, after he won 1.3 billion lire at Totocalcio. Cast * Lino Banfi: Lino * Jerry Calà: Parola * Mara Venier: Rossana * : Felice * : Bianca * Pino Ammendola: Gaetano * Sergio Vastano: Ciccio * Enzo Andronico: Mr. Andronico * Maurizio Mauri : Leo * Annie Belle : Martine, a French prostitute * Andrea Ciccolella : Marcolino, Lino's nephew * * Leonardo Cassio : Don Raffaele * Enzo Andronico : Mr. Andronico, the fishmonger * : Notary Magalini * Ennio Antonelli Ennio Antonelli (born 18 November 1936) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who was president of the Pontifical Council for the Family from 2008 to 2012. He has been a bishop since 1982, serving as bishop of Gubbio from 1982 to 1988, ... : Don Raffaele's henchman * : Don Raffaele's henchman References External links * It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana, The True Key Of Pleasure
''Nana, the True Key of Pleasure'' () is a 1983 English-language Italian comedy drama film directed by Dan Wolman, loosely based on Émile Zola's 1880 novel '' Nana''. The music is by Ennio Morricone. The film was produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan. Plot Winsome Nana performs as an attraction in the magic show of Mellies the magician at the Minotaure, including in erotic shadow play and "moving photographs". She afterwards puts in work as a prostitute. Zoe acts as her confidante and chambermaid. Many rich and influential men are besotted by Nana's youthful beauty and want to make her their own. The banker Steiner buys her a house, but she soon throws him out and uses it to pursue her business. At one point, Nana hosts an erotic hunt for her guests, who can watch through looking glasses a real-life pornographic show unfold itself before their eyes. She also engages in a lesbian A lesbian is a homosexual woman or girl. The word is also used for women in re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liar's Moon
''Liar's Moon'' is a 1981 film directed by David Fisher and starring Matt Dillon, Cindy Fisher, Yvonne De Carlo, and Hoyt Axton. It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers in 1940s Texas—a working-class teen and the banker's daughter who elope to much strife. Texas band Asleep At The Wheel provided multiple songs for the film. Synopsis In 1940s east Texas, Jack Duncan, a high school graduate from a blue-collar family, falls in love with Ginny Peterson, who has just returned to town from four years of boarding school. Ginny's father Alex is the town's wealthy banker and was formerly high school sweethearts with Jack's mother, Babs. However, Alex strenuously objects to Ginny's relationship with Jack. At the end of the summer, Jack and Ginny elope in Louisiana—where 17-year-olds can marry without their parents' permission. Jack gets a job in the oil fields while Ginny earns money for household work in the boarding house they now live in. Alex hires private eye Ray Logan to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Joe (film)
''Tiger Joe'' () is a 1982 Italian adventure film written and directed by Antonio Margheriti and starring David Warbeck, Annie Belle and Tony King.Kim Worthy. "Tiger Joe" in ''Vietnam War Feature Filmography: An Encyclopedic Reference of Imaginative Films about Vietnam''. J.-J. Malo, 1992. pp. 391-2. Plot Tiger Joe is a former US Army Special Forces Vietnam Veteran now gunrunning to anti-Khmer Rouge freedom fighters. When his plane is shot down, Tiger Joe joins a female rebel in her fight. Cast * David Warbeck as Joe "Tiger Joe" * Annie Belle as Kia * Tony King as "Midnight" Washington * Alan Collins as Lenny * Giancarlo Badessi as Bronski Production Cinematographer Riccardo Pallottini died in a helicopter crash during production.''Margheriti and The Last Hunter'' Documentary, 2007. Last accessed: September 2008. See also * List of Italian films of 1982 References External links * ''Tiger Joe''at Variety Distribution Variety Distribution is an Italian-based film di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Night In Varennes
''That Night in Varennes'' (; ) is a 1982 French-Italian drama film directed by Ettore Scola. It is based on a novel by Catherine Rihoit. It tells the story of a fictional meeting among Restif de la Bretonne, Giacomo Casanova, Thomas Paine and Sophie de la Borde (a lady in waiting to the queen). They are all traveling together in a coach that is a few hours behind the one that is carrying King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in their flight to Varennes during the French Revolution. The film was entered into the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film by the U.S. National Board of Review of Motion Pictures. Selected cast *Jean-Louis Barrault as Nicolas Edmé Restif de la Bretonne *Marcello Mastroianni as Casanova, Chevalier de Seingalt * Hanna Schygulla as Countess Sophie de la Borde *Harvey Keitel as Thomas Paine *Jean-Claude Brialy as Monsieur Jacob * Andréa Ferréol as Madame Adélaïde Gagnon * Michel Vitold as De Florange *Laura B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |