IMDb Rating
5.3/10
- Director: Francesco Laudadio
- Starring: Monica Bellucci, Giulio Scarpati, Massimo Ghini
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Plot Summary
The Raffle (1991) (La Riffa) is an Italian erotic drama directed by Francesco Laudadio, starring Monica Bellucci in one of her earliest and most talked-about film roles. The story follows Francesca, a beautiful young widow who finds herself in financial ruin after her husband’s sudden death.
Desperate to support herself and her child, Francesca comes up with an outrageous plan: she decides to “raffle” herself off—offering a month of her companionship to the highest bidder through a secret lottery organized among a group of wealthy men. As the plan unfolds, the film explores themes of desperation, dignity, power, and desire, all set against a backdrop of high society and moral ambiguity.
With its seductive tone and emotional undertones, The Raffle presents a provocative yet human story of a woman forced to navigate society’s judgments while trying to reclaim control over her own life.
