Overview

In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?

Cast

Debora Caprioglio, Stéphane Ferrara, Martine Brochard, Stéphane Bonnet, Rossana Gavinel, Renzo Rinaldi, Nina Soldano, Clara Algranti

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What is "Paprika" about?

In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?

When was "Paprika" released?

Paprika was released in 1991.

Who stars in "Paprika"?

The cast includes Debora Caprioglio, Stéphane Ferrara, Martine Brochard, Stéphane Bonnet.