The Conjugal Bed (1963 film)

The Conjugal Bed (Italian: L'ape regina) is a 1963 Italian comedy film directed by Marco Ferreri. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival where Marina Vlady won the award for Best Actress.[1]

The Conjugal Bed
(L'ape regina)
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Directed byMarco Ferreri
Written byMarco Ferreri
Rafael Azcona
Produced byHenryk Chrosicki
Alfonso Sansone
StarringUgo Tognazzi, Marina Vlady
CinematographyEnnio Guarnieri
Edited byLionello Massobrio
Music byTeo Usuelli
Release date
  • May 1963 (1963-05)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian

Plot

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A wealthy car dealer called Alfonso decides to get married with Regina, a quiet devoted Catholic girl, introduced to him by a friend. After the wedding, she reveals having a strong sexual appetite but only aimed at conceiving a baby. After getting pregnant the bride loses any interest in Alfonso.

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References

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  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: The Conjugal Bed". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
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