In the final reel, after a wedding ceremony that descends into absolute bedlam, Lola and Masetto finally get their night. Does it live up to the hype? Brass, ever the trickster, leaves us with a final image of ecstatic collapse—a confirmation that yes, the wait was worth it. The last shot is a close-up of Lola’s smiling face, exhausted and triumphant.
(played by Anna Ammirati), a spirited and curious young woman—the titular "monella" (Italian for "naughty girl" or "brat"). Lola is engaged to the conservative Masetto, but she is eager to explore her sexuality before marriage. Much of the film revolves around her various escapades and attempts to goad Masetto into breaking his vow of pre-marital chastity. Key Highlights The Tinto Brass Aesthetic Monella -1998-
The story follows Lola, a vivacious and sexually curious young woman played by Anna Ammirati In the final reel, after a wedding ceremony
| | Details | |------------|--------------| | Original Title | Monella | | International Title | The Seducer (UK), Frivolous Lola (US) | | Director | Tinto Brass | | Screenplay | Tinto Brass, Carla Cipriani, Nicolaj Pennestri, based on an original story by Brass | | Producer | Giovanni Di Clemente | | Cinematography | Massimo Di Venanzo | | Editing | Tinto Brass | | Music | Pino Donaggio (melodic, neo-classical score with playful, rhythmic undercurrents) | | Production Company | Clemi Cinematografica | | Distributor | Academy Pictures (Italy), Cult Epics (international) | | Release Date | May 29, 1998 (Italy) | | Runtime | 105 minutes (uncut version) | | Country | Italy | | Language | Italian (with some Veneto dialect) | The last shot is a close-up of Lola’s
Upon its release, Monella faced the usual hurdles associated with Brass’s filmography. Critics were divided: some dismissed it as mere smut, while others praised it as a masterpiece of "erotic kitsch" that celebrated the human form and the beauty of Italian life.
In the final reel, after a wedding ceremony that descends into absolute bedlam, Lola and Masetto finally get their night. Does it live up to the hype? Brass, ever the trickster, leaves us with a final image of ecstatic collapse—a confirmation that yes, the wait was worth it. The last shot is a close-up of Lola’s smiling face, exhausted and triumphant.
(played by Anna Ammirati), a spirited and curious young woman—the titular "monella" (Italian for "naughty girl" or "brat"). Lola is engaged to the conservative Masetto, but she is eager to explore her sexuality before marriage. Much of the film revolves around her various escapades and attempts to goad Masetto into breaking his vow of pre-marital chastity. Key Highlights The Tinto Brass Aesthetic
The story follows Lola, a vivacious and sexually curious young woman played by Anna Ammirati
| | Details | |------------|--------------| | Original Title | Monella | | International Title | The Seducer (UK), Frivolous Lola (US) | | Director | Tinto Brass | | Screenplay | Tinto Brass, Carla Cipriani, Nicolaj Pennestri, based on an original story by Brass | | Producer | Giovanni Di Clemente | | Cinematography | Massimo Di Venanzo | | Editing | Tinto Brass | | Music | Pino Donaggio (melodic, neo-classical score with playful, rhythmic undercurrents) | | Production Company | Clemi Cinematografica | | Distributor | Academy Pictures (Italy), Cult Epics (international) | | Release Date | May 29, 1998 (Italy) | | Runtime | 105 minutes (uncut version) | | Country | Italy | | Language | Italian (with some Veneto dialect) |
Upon its release, Monella faced the usual hurdles associated with Brass’s filmography. Critics were divided: some dismissed it as mere smut, while others praised it as a masterpiece of "erotic kitsch" that celebrated the human form and the beauty of Italian life.