
Seduced and Abandoned
Directed by Pietro Germi
Produced by Lux Film, Ultra Film
A darkly comic Sicilian drama about sexual transgression, family honor, and social disgrace that uses satire to expose the cruelty of rigid moral codes.
The film presents the tale of Agnese Ascalone, daughter of prominent miner Vincenzo Ascalone, and takes place in a small town in Sicily. Agnese is seduced by her sister Matilde's fiancé, and has a tryst with him for which she confesses and tries to repent, only to be discovered by her mother and father.
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Is Seduced and Abandoned sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Seduced and Abandoned end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Seduced and Abandoned violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Seduced and Abandoned easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Seduced and Abandoned scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Like Seduced and Abandoned, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Seduced and Abandoned, But Lighter
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































