Desiderando_giulia_(1986).mp4

(released internationally as Desiring Julia ) is a 1986 Italian erotic drama directed by Andrea Barzini .

Giulia pulls Emilio into an unconventional psychological game, pushing the boundaries of his dignity and creative desires. Desiderando_Giulia_(1986).mp4

Gianfranco Clerici, Andrea Barzini, and Domenico Matteucci (released internationally as Desiring Julia ) is a

The story follows Emilio, a struggling writer who lives in Rome with his possessive older sister, Amalia. Giulia is an aspiring model with an incredibly

Giulia is an aspiring model with an incredibly disordered, free-spirited life. Emilio becomes deeply obsessed with her.

Unlike lighter erotic comedies of the era, Desiderando Giulia is notably dark and depressing. Reviewers on Letterboxd note that it attempts to be an intellectual fever dream about obsession but often gets bogged down by its own self-importance.

Amalia becomes jealous of her brother's obsession. After a failed attempt at finding her own love, she commits suicide, driving Emilio to finally break ties with Giulia. 🔍 Cultural & Cinematic Context