On the notes of Ennio Morricone, a young Dario Argento screenwriter reworks Patroni Griffi’s play of the same name. Two middle-class couples gather around a table. While Nina and Max are having a morbid extramarital affair, Giovanna is in love with Michele. The evenings are repeated in boredom, until Max, seeking more exciting transgressions, proposes a diversion to Nina.

1970 Silver Ribbon Winner (Best Music) Ennio Morricone

1969 David di Donatello Winner Florinda Bolkan