description Sandra Overview
Sandra, directed by Luchino Visconti, is a 1965 drama exploring an incestuous relationship between a woman and her brother in Volterra, Italy. The film adapts the Electra myth with Claudia Cardinale and Jean Sorel as central figures. It received the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival.
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info Sandra Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1965 |
help Sandra FAQ
Why is Visconti's Sandra also called Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa?
Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa is the film's Italian title and comes from a poem by Giacomo Leopardi. English-language releases have used Sandra and, in some markets, Of These Thousand Pleasures.
How does Sandra adapt the Electra myth?
Sandra returns to her ancestral home in Volterra, where memories of her dead father and hostility toward her mother echo the House of Atreus. Her intense bond with her brother Gianni gives the myth a modern, psychologically disturbing form.
Who plays Sandra and Gianni?
Claudia Cardinale plays Sandra, and Jean Sorel plays her brother Gianni. Michael Craig portrays Sandra's American husband Andrew, who gradually discovers the family's secrets.
Did Sandra win the Golden Lion?
Yes. Luchino Visconti's film won the Golden Lion at the 1965 Venice International Film Festival. The award recognized a more intimate and enigmatic work than Visconti's earlier historical epic The Leopard.
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