Unlike lighter erotic comedies of the era, Desiderando Giulia is notably dark and depressing. Reviewers on Letterboxd note that it attempts to be an intellectual fever dream about obsession but often gets bogged down by its own self-importance.
During the 1980s, Serena Grandi was the reigning queen of Italian erotic cinema. This film was tailored specifically to leverage her physical appeal and massive popularity. Desiderando_Giulia_(1986).mp4
Serena Grandi (as Giulia), Johan Leysen (as Emilio), and Valeria D'Obici (as Amalia) Release Date: September 1, 1986 (Italy) Runtime: 104 minutes 📖 The Narrative Plot Unlike lighter erotic comedies of the era, Desiderando
Giulia pulls Emilio into an unconventional psychological game, pushing the boundaries of his dignity and creative desires. This film was tailored specifically to leverage her
Giulia is an aspiring model with an incredibly disordered, free-spirited life. Emilio becomes deeply obsessed with her.