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Duration: 51 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Charlie/Defoe |
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Alternate Names: Monica Anna Maria Bellucci, Μόνικα Άννα Μαρία Μπελούτσι, Моника Беллуччи, مونیکا بلوچی
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Monica Bellucci, born Monica Anna Maria Bellucci on September 30, 1964 in Citta di Castello, Italy, began her career as a fashion model for brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Dior before transitioning into acting. She gained international recognition with roles such as the Bride of Dracula in 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), Malèna Scordia in 'Malèna' (2000), Mary Magdalene in 'The Passion of the Christ' (2004), and Persephone in 'The Matrix Reloaded' (2003) and 'The Matrix Revolutions' (2003). She also played a significant role as Lucia Sciarra in 'Spectre' (2015), becoming the oldest Bond girl in the franchise. Her work spans various genres, including drama, horror, and science fiction.
Release Year: 1991
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Alternative Title: Томбола, モニカ・ベルッチ 情事, Лотерея, The Raffle
Director: Francesco Laudadio
Writer: Francesco Laudadio
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Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance
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Francesca, a beautiful woman who recently lost her husband and discovered his infidelity and debts, struggles financially. Her best friend Cesare, a solicitor, advises her to sell off her belongings to survive. Though she manages for a while, she faces job rejections and has no future prospects. Desperate, Francesca sets up an unusual lottery where the prize is herself. Twenty influential men from Bari's high society buy tickets in this illegal game. On the same day, Francesca falls in love with Antonio. However, their situation becomes complicated when a judge starts investigating the lottery, threatening to expose the scandal.
La riffa (1991) is an Italian comedy-drama directed by Francesco Laudadio, blending elements of drama and romance. The story revolves around Francesca, a woman navigating grief and financial crisis after her husband's death, leaving behind debts and infidelity. In her desperation, she organizes an unconventional lottery with herself as the prize, drawing the attention of Bari's elite. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, friendship, and survival amidst unusual circumstances.