
Devil in the Flesh
Directed by Marco Bellocchio
Produced by L.P. Film, Film Sextile
A morally fraught romantic drama centered on an illicit affair between a high school student and an older woman, marked by social transgression and emotional complexity.
An Italian high school student becomes infatuated with a woman he sees outside his class window. Her fiancée is in jail for being involved in a radical movement, and she spends much time in court providing moral support. At first she resists the student's advances, but eventually begins an affair with him. Their situation is condemned by her family and his father, who is the woman's psychologist.
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Is Devil in the Flesh sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Devil in the Flesh violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Devil in the Flesh end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Devil in the Flesh scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Devil in the Flesh easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Devil in the Flesh
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Devil in the Flesh
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Devil in the Flesh, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Devil in the Flesh, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Devil in the Flesh, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































