Discuss her background as a peasant caught in the gears of an industrializing Italy.
: Premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 4, 1971; released in Italian theaters on April 5, 1972. Running Time : Approximately 101 minutes. Plot Summary Discuss her background as a peasant caught in
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Immolo is a woman whose only "crime" is a refusal to conform to the rigid moral and social expectations of her time. Upon her release, she attempts to reconnect with her family and former lovers, only to find that those who are supposedly sane are driven by greed, lust, and cruelty. The film explores themes of freedom, eroticism, and
The plot of revolves around the story of a young woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and liberation during her vacation. The film explores themes of freedom, eroticism, and the challenges of societal norms, presented through a narrative that blends elements of drama and erotic cinema.
: The film critiques traditional Italian social structures—family, the church, and the legal system—by portraying them as more "insane" than the protagonist herself.
(Vanessa Redgrave), a peasant woman who had been the mistress of a local Count. When the Count decides to return to his wife, he has Immacolata committed to a mental asylum to get rid of her. The "vacation" of the title refers to a one-month experimental leave