Movielogr
The Belt (1989)
Directed by Giuliana Gamba
Overview
Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He’s hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca’s desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.
Length 93 minutes
Actors
James Russo | Ivano Marescotti | Emidio La Vella | Riccardo Salvino | Giuliana Calandra | Eleonora Brigliadori | Delia D'Alberti | Anna Bonaiuto | Lidia Broccolino | Francesco Scali | Claire Hardwick | Valentino Zeichen | Karen Moore | Marisa Serafina | Paolo Pigozzi | Francesco Palermo