The film is also significant for the collaboration between Brass and Caterina Varzi. Varzi played a crucial role in the director’s later life and work, contributing to the creative vision of his final projects.

Then he left a copy under Signora Lazzarini’s door with a note: “For the billionaire’s collection. Tell him it’s the most expensive single shot of a cunt ever made. Then tell him it’s not for sale.”

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