Nest of Vipers (1978) Ritratto di borghesia in nero

Director: Tonino Cervi
Writers: Tonino Cervi, Cesare Frugoni
Stars: Ornella Muti, Senta Berger, Capucine

A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena. The themes include blackmail, betrayal, seduction, and eventually murder.

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