Desideria
Desideria - La vita interiore
Synopsis
All her life, an overweight girl has been ignored by her rich and attractive mother. But when the ugly duckling becomes a swan, she turns into a world-class tease, exacting her revenge by seducing her mother's boyfriend...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianni Barcelloni
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo Ungari, Günter Ebert, Gianni Barcelloni
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Desideria - La vita interiore
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Cinemaster
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianni Barcelloni
Enzo Ungari, Günter Ebert, Gianni Barcelloni, Alberto Moravia
Pino Donaggio
Claudio Cirillo
Daniele Alabiso
Department Leadership Roster
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Enzo Ungari
Screenplay
Claudio Cirillo
Director of Photography
Gianni Barcelloni
Director
Fiorenzo Senese
Costume Design
Günter Ebert
Screenplay
Daniele Alabiso
Editor
Gianni Barcelloni
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desideria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desideria about?
All her life, an overweight girl has been ignored by her rich and attractive mother. But when the ugly duckling becomes a swan, she turns into a world-class tease, exacting her revenge by seducing her mother's boyfriend...
Who directed Desideria?
Desideria was directed by Gianni Barcelloni.
Who stars in Desideria?
The principal cast of Desideria includes Stefania Sandrelli, Orso Maria Guerrini, Lara Wendel, Klaus Löwitsch, Vittorio Mezzogiorno.
When was Desideria released and how long is it?
Desideria was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Desideria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desideria was composed by Pino Donaggio.
Is Desideria based on a book or true story?
Desideria is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Moravia".