Velluto nero (1976)
Release Year: 1976
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: Black Emmanuelle, White Emmanuelle, Smooth Velvet, Raw Silk, Vicieuse Emmanuelle, Vicieuse et manuelle, Vicieuse et perverse, Mavro veloudo se aspro metaxi, Veludo Preto, Seda Branca, Emanuelle viciosa, Emanuelle in Egypt, Black Velvet, Naked Paradise
Director: Brunello Rondi
Writer: Brunello Rondi, Ferdinando Baldi
Production & Genre
Story
Laura, a fashion model married to an abusive photographer named Carlo, travels to Egypt with him to visit her wealthy friend Crystal. Upon arrival at Crystal's lavish mansion, Laura befriends Crystal's free-spirited daughter Pina and becomes enamored with Horatio, a charismatic spiritual guru. The narrative focuses on Laura's growing obsession with Horatio, which threatens to unravel her marriage.
Summary
Velluto nero (1976), directed by Brunello Rondi, is an Italian drama that blends elements of eroticism and horror. The film follows the tumultuous relationship between Laura, a passive yet glamorous fashion model, and her abusive husband Carlo, a photographer. Their journey to Egypt, where they stay with Laura's wealthy friend Crystal, sets in motion a series of events that lead Laura down a path of self-discovery and desire, ultimately challenging the stability of her marriage.
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