La matriarca (1968)
Release Year: 1968
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: O Mando é das Mulheres, Enken i trusser, Nuoren lesken eroottiset seikkailut, L'amour à cheval, Diastrofes tou erota, Joseijôi jidai, A Matriarca, Распутница, Una viuda desenfrenada, Änka i trosor, Hovarda, The Libertine, Huckepack, The Matriarch
Director: Pasquale Festa Campanile
Writer: John Gayford, Nicolò Ferrari, Ottavio Jemma
Summary
La matriarca is a sex comedy-drama directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile in 1968. The film explores themes of sexuality, liberation, and the societal double standard towards women's sexual expression. It follows Mimi, who after discovering her husband's secret life, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration. The movie is a reflection of its time, capturing the spirit of sexual liberation movements in Italy during the late 1960s.