The Conjugal Bed
In the shadow of the Vatican, charming and well-behaved newlywed Regina (Marina Vlady) wants to have a baby. Alfonso, her husband, once a roistering singleton, has to do his marital duty for as long as it takesāor perhaps until his death do they part. Starring Ugo Tognazzi in a spry first appearance in Ferreriās films,Ā The Conjugal BedĀ is an implacable parable about maternal desire as dictated by society and religion to all women, especially in opposition to joyous sensuality. The film experienced fierce censorship, but was nonetheless selected for the Cannes Film Festival, thus establishing Vlady as a major actress for her breathtaking performance as Regina. Courtesy of CinecittĆ .
Screening with:
Il professore
Marco Ferreri, 1964, Italy, 29m
Italian with English subtitles
Ferreriās contribution to the Controssesso omnibus film is a funny depiction of the kinky, unmentionable little manias of an oldĀ bachelor (Ugo Tognazzi) nostalgic for the Fascist era. Courtesy of CinecittĆ .
For $30, receive one ticket to a film in Marco Ferreri: Beyond the Absurd and a select menu item at CafĆ© Paradiso, located in FLCās Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. Learn more about our dinner and a movie comboĀ here.