The Dark Side of Love
Fotografando Patrizia
“Incest is no longer a sin!”
Synopsis
The sexual relationship between a successful woman and her brother, an introvert, hypochondriacal youth, who is also a pornophile.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salvatore Samperi
- Screenplay & Story
- Riccardo Ghione, Edith Bruck, Salvatore Samperi
- Original Score
- Fred Bongusto
- Original Title
- Fotografando Patrizia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- National Cinematografica, Globe Films, Dania Film, Filmes International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salvatore Samperi
Riccardo Ghione, Edith Bruck, Salvatore Samperi, Massimo di Luzio
Fred Bongusto
Dante Spinotti
Sergio Montanari
Pietro Innocenzi
Department Leadership Roster
Salvatore Samperi
Director
Fred Bongusto
Original Music Composer
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Pietro Innocenzi
Producer
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Maria Chiara Gamba
Production Design
Maria Chiara Gamba
Costume Design
Riccardo Ghione
Screenplay
Edith Bruck
Screenplay
Salvatore Samperi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Side of Love
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What is The Dark Side of Love about?
The sexual relationship between a successful woman and her brother, an introvert, hypochondriacal youth, who is also a pornophile.
Who directed The Dark Side of Love?
The Dark Side of Love was directed by Salvatore Samperi.
Who stars in The Dark Side of Love?
The principal cast of The Dark Side of Love includes Monica Guerritore, Lorenzo Lena, Saverio Vallone, Gilla Novak, Gianfranco Manfredi.
When was The Dark Side of Love released and how long is it?
The Dark Side of Love was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark Side of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Side of Love was composed by Fred Bongusto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Side of Love?
The Dark Side of Love holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).