This delicious comedy about an Italo-Australian girl’s sexual awakening and her love for her mama’s cooking is written, produced and directed by Monica Pellizzari. Through the use of a split screen which separates the food from the experience, issues such as menstruation, masturbation, lesbianism and virginity are explored, against a backdrop of broth, venetian fritters, polenta, dumplings and pizza. Cast includes Dina Panozzo and Anne-Louise Lambert.
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ACMI Identifier
309354
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Gay and lesbian studies
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenage girls
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenagers - Sexual behavior
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Adolescent psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Maturation (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Menstruation
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teenage girls
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teenagers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)