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Movie Overview

Title Portrait of Bourgeoisie in Black
Original Title Ritratto di borghesia in nero
Also Known As Nest of Vipers
Release Date 3 March 1978
Runtime 105 Minutes
Language Italian
Country Italy
Genre Drama, Historical, Romance
Director Tonino Cervi
Writers Tonino Cervi, Cesare Frugoni, Goffredo Parise
Based On The novel La Maîtresse de piano by Roger Peyrefitte
Production Company Mars Film Produzione
Age Rating VM18 / Adults Only
IMDb Rating 6.3/10

Movie Cast

Actor Character
Senta Berger Carla Richter
Ornella Muti Elena Mazzarini
Capucine Amalia Mazzarini
Christian Borromeo Renato Richter
Stefano Patrizi Mattia Morandi
Paolo Bonacelli Riccardo Mazzarini
Maria Monti Linda
Eros Pagni Police Commissioner Franchetti
Giancarlo Sbragia Maffei
Mattia Sbragia Edoardo Mazzarini
Giuliana Calandra Conservatory Teacher

IMDb Rating

IMDb Rating: ⭐ 6.3/10

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Movie Summary & Key Moments

Key Moment Description
Arrival in Venice Young music student Mattia arrives in Venice with a scholarship to study piano at the conservatory.
Meeting Carla Mattia becomes acquainted with Carla Richter, an older piano teacher and the mother of his fellow student Renato.
A Secret Relationship Mattia and Carla begin a passionate relationship that becomes increasingly complicated by family expectations and jealousy.
Elena Enters the Story Mattia meets Elena Mazzarini, a young woman from a wealthy family, and his feelings begin to change.
Jealousy and Betrayal Carla realizes that Mattia's attention has shifted toward Elena, creating intense jealousy and emotional conflict.
Revenge Feeling betrayed and abandoned, Carla's emotions turn toward revenge as the relationships around her begin to unravel.

Facts & Trivia

  • Portrait of Bourgeoisie in Black is the English translation of the Italian title Ritratto di borghesia in nero.
  • The movie was directed by Tonino Cervi.
  • The story is set in Venice in the 1930s, during the Fascist period.
  • The film is based on Roger Peyrefitte's work La Maîtresse de piano.
  • Senta Berger plays piano teacher Carla Richter.
  • Ornella Muti plays Elena Mazzarini.
  • Stefano Patrizi plays music student Mattia Morandi.
  • The movie was released in Italy on 3 March 1978.
  • The film has a runtime of approximately 105 minutes.
  • The original language is Italian.
  • The film explores themes of class, jealousy, passion, betrayal and social hypocrisy.
  • The film is also known internationally as Nest of Vipers.
  • The movie received an Italian VM18 classification.
  • The film was produced by Mars Film Produzione.

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