Paprika
“Tinto Brass re-opens the closed houses!”
Synopsis
In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?
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Paprika (1991)
Type: Clip • Published 2021-09-05
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Debora Caprioglio
Paprika
Stéphane Ferrara
Rocco
Martine Brochard
Madame Collette
Stéphane Bonnet
Franco
Rossana Gavinel
Gina
Renzo Rinaldi
Count Bastiano Rosasco
Nina Soldano
Journalist
Clara Algranti
Sciura Angelina
Luciana Cirenei
Donna Olimpia
John Steiner
Prince Ascanio Del Bardo
Valentine Demy
Beba
Luigi Laezza
Nino
Riccardo Garrone
Uncle Lele
Paul Müller
Milvio
Clarita Gatto
Tosca
Osiride Pevarello
Remo
Debora Vernetti
Carmen
Elisabeth Kaza
Madame Catarsi
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tinto Brass
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardino Zapponi, Tinto Brass
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Paprika
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- San Francisco Film, Scena Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tinto Brass
Bernardino Zapponi, Tinto Brass, John Cleland
Riz Ortolani
Silvano Ippoliti
Tinto Brass
Augusto Caminito, Giuseppe Auriemma
Department Leadership Roster
Tinto Brass
Director
Jost Jakob
Costume Design
Augusto Caminito
Producer
Tinto Brass
Editor
Paolo Biagetti
Production Design
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Silvano Ippoliti
Director of Photography
Bernardino Zapponi
Screenplay
Tinto Brass
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paprika
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What is Paprika about?
In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?
Who directed Paprika?
Paprika was directed by Tinto Brass.
Who stars in Paprika?
The principal cast of Paprika includes Debora Caprioglio, Stéphane Ferrara, Martine Brochard, Stéphane Bonnet, Rossana Gavinel.
When was Paprika released and how long is it?
Paprika was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Paprika?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paprika was composed by Riz Ortolani.
Is Paprika based on a book or true story?
Paprika is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Cleland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paprika?
Paprika holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).