La strega in amore (1966)

A historian goes to a castle library to translate some ancient erotic literature. While there he discovers what he believes to be supernatural forces at work.

Director:

Damiano Damiani

Writers:

Damiano Damiani, Carlos Fuentes (novel),

Stars:

Richard Johnson, Rosanna Schiaffino, Gian Maria Volonté

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Richard Johnson	...	Sergio Logan
Rosanna Schiaffino	...	Aura
Gian Maria Volonté	...	Fabrizio
Sarah Ferrati	...	Consuelo Lorente
Margherita Guzzinati	...	Lorna
Vittorio Venturoli	...	Marco Romani
Ivan Rassimov	...	Il bibliotecario
Ester Carloni
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
Elisabetta Wilding

Storyline

A historian goes to a castle library to translate some ancient erotic literature. While there he discovers what he believes to be supernatural forces at work.

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Plot Keywords:

castle | witch | based on novel

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

August 1969 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aura

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arco Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Luis Buñuel and Carlos Saura had considered making a film out of the novel "Aura" by Carlos Fuentes. Fuentes wasn't too happy with this version and declared that either Buñuel or Saura would have done a much better job.

User Reviews

Odd atmospheric modern witch tale

Had an opportunity to view a 16MM print of the English-dubbed version. Dubbing is often a distraction, but this is one of the better dubbed films of its era. Stylistically, this is a very slow European modern witch tale, not likely to appeal to the 'Creature Feature' crowd (which is surely why it bypassed US theaters and landed on late-nite TV). The acting, camera-work, direction and music (by IL POSTINO Oscar-winner Luis Bacalov) are all moody and well-done. Unfortunately, the slowness of the yarn (which builds the erotic tensions so well during the first half), minimizes the impact by the climax. Still, this is an intelligent, ADULT, and erotic piece which is worth searching out for high-minded horror fans.