The Alcove

L'alcova

In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.

Director

Joe D'Amato

Screenplay

Ugo Moretti

Music

Manuel De Sica

Status

Released

Release date

21/01/1985

Original language

Italian