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Confessions of a Frustrated Housewife

1976 · 92 min Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

A wealthy man suffers from impotence whenever he tries to make love to his wife. Since Viagara hadn't been invented yet, his swinging liberal doctor instead recommends a strong dose of infidelity. Before long he is rolling in the hay with a young lovely and needless to say his impotence problem is cured (it's amazing that he doesn't have a heart attack though). His wife is a little bitter, however, and decides to embark on her own affair. And if you're wondering with whom, well, just look at the title.

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Original Title La moglie di mio padre
Year 1976
Country Italy
Genre Drama
Director Andrea Bianchi
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (26 votes)

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The film walks a fine line between psychological drama and provocative situational comedy, delving into the dark corners of family psychology. The script refrains from easy moralizing, allowing its characters to be both victims and architects of their own downfall.

What lingers after the final scene is a surprisingly sobering look at the ripple effects of selfish choices, all wrapped in the glossy sheen of 1970s Italian cinema. It's a story that leaves a bitter aftertaste of irony and complex questions. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Andrea Bianchi

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