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The Alcove

The Alcove

19855.41h 28m

Overview

In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.

Directed by Joe D'Amato
Written by Ugo Moretti
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Top Cast

Lilli Carati

Lilli Carati

Alessandra

Annie Belle

Annie Belle

Wilma

Laura Gemser

Laura Gemser

Zerbal

Al Cliver

Al Cliver

Elio De Silveris

Nello Pazzafini

Nello Pazzafini

The Gardener

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Roberto Caruso

Furio

S

Steven Luotto

Furio (voice) (uncredited)

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Susan Spafford

Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

jealousyexploitationrevengelesbian sexcolonialismracial prejudiceillicit affairfemale slave

About The Alcove

The Alcove is a drama, romance, thriller film released in 1985 exploring themes of jealousy, exploitation, revenge, lesbian sex, colonialism, racial prejudice. Directed by Joe D'Amato, it stars Lilli Carati, Annie Belle, Laura Gemser. In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.

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