Description

A forgotten masterpiece of Italian genre cinema, a twisted journey into the human psyche that blends erotic drama with psychological giallo. “Love and Death in the Garden of the Gods” (1972), directed by Sauro Scavolini, is a rare gem that will keep you glued to the screen.

The story revolves around the morbid and incestuous relationship between siblings Azzurra (Erika Blanc) and Manfredi (Peter Lee Lawrence). Raised in near-total isolation, their exclusive bond is threatened when new people enter their lives, unleashing jealousy and madness.

An ornithologist, staying at their villa, accidentally finds audio tapes of Azzurra’s psychoanalysis sessions. By listening to them, he will uncover a dark and unspeakable secret that leads to a tragic and inevitable climax. With its dark atmospheres and growing psychological tension, this film is an immersive experience into the dark side of family passions. A cult classic to be rediscovered by all lovers of thrillers and auteur Italian cinema of the ’70s.

With English Subtitles