When Love Is Lust
1973, Italian. Directed by Vittorio De Sisti.
A decadent countess, middle-aged but still attractive, forces her young and timid daughter to marry a rich butcher. But the couple’s sexual relation is troubled, because the girl has her fair share of inhibitions. So she abandons her house and seeks refuge at her sister’s place. During her absence, her husband finds consolation in his mother in law’s arms.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
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- Released
- 1 January 1973
- Original title
- Quando l'amore è sensualità
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Vittorio De Sisti, Luigi Russo
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How long is When Love Is Lust?
When Love Is Lust runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is When Love Is Lust on?
When Love Is Lust isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1973. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like When Love Is Lust?
If you liked When Love Is Lust, try Your Friends & Neighbors, Small Apartments, Kinds of Kindness.
Who directed When Love Is Lust?
When Love Is Lust (1973) was directed by Vittorio De Sisti and stars Agostina Belli, Gianni Macchia, Françoise Prévost.