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Il bell’Antonio (le Bel Antonio/Bell’Antonio
ITALY · 1960

Il bell’Antonio (le Bel Antonio/Bell’Antonio

Mauro Bolognini
sexual dysfunction marital conflict masculinity and virility social reputation marriage under strain
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Synopsis

Problems arise for Antonio Magnano when he is unable to consummate his marriage to the beautiful Barbara Puglisi and his virility is called into question. Despite the fact that he loves his beautiful wife and they have otherwise been happily married for a year, his problem becomes a source of contention for all concerned.

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