Monella -1998- Link

Look for it under the title Frivolous Lola on English-language storefronts.

The film is a farcical attack on 1950s Italian Catholic morality. Don Bepino is a caricature of hypocrisy: he preaches chastity while masturbating to thoughts of Lola. The townspeople condemn Lola publicly but spy on her privately. Brass frames this as a universal Italian condition – the gap between public piety and private lust. Monella -1998-

: A well-known figure in Italian cinema, Grandi plays Lola’s mother, adding a layer of maturity and star power to the production. Artistic Themes and Cinematography Look for it under the title Frivolous Lola