#MESSALINA

Autore non identificato - Belinda Lee e Giuliano Gemma in "Messalina, Venere imperatrice" di Vittorio Cottafavi, 1960

#Autore #BelindaLeee #GiulianoGemma #Messalina #Venere #VittorioCottafavi #photography #Italian #Cinema

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This is a black and white image that appears to be from an older film, possibly featuring historical or mythological characters. There are two individuals in the frame, both of whom seem to be dressed in costumes fitting their roles. The person on the left is seated on what seems to be a couch or bed, wearing a garment that could be indicative of a period setting. The individual on the right stands next to the seated person and is holding what appears to be a dagger or sword, suggesting an action scene or confrontation might be taking place.

Please note that this description is based solely on the visual elements present in the image and does not include any speculative content or assumptions about the characters' identities or storyline.

Autore non identificato - "Messalina, Venere imperatrice" di Vittorio Cottafavi, 1960

#Autore #Venere #VittorioCottafavi #second #Messalina #photography #Italian #Cinema

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The image is a black and white photograph featuring a historical or possibly fantasy scene. There are two figures in the foreground, one appears to be a woman dressed in what could be considered ancient Roman attire, with a sheer garment that resembles the clothing style of Messalina, an empress from Ancient Rome, and she is holding what seems like a scroll or manuscript. The second figure is another person who is seated at a desk and looking towards the standing woman. Behind them, there's a group of three individuals engaged in some sort of activity involving what might be interpreted as alchemical equipment such as beakers and other flasks.

The setting appears to be an interior with stone walls, giving it a rustic or ancient ambiance. The lighting is dim, suggesting the scene could be taking place at night or within a poorly lit space. The overall mood of the image is somewhat dramatic and mysterious, with the characters' expressions conveying tension or seriousness.

The text "Autore non identificato - "Messalina, Venere imperatrice" di Vittorio Cottafavi, 1960" indicates that the photograph may be from a book called "Messalina, Venere imperatrice," authored by Vittorio Cottafavi and published in 1960. The text suggests that this image could be a still from a historical or literary adaptation.
2023-03-01

Looking forward to this
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RT @HoZ_Books
Fans of history and complex women, we have the perfect book for you...

#Messalina by @HonorCargillM is the long overdue biography of the most notorious woman to have inhabited the Roman world.

Available to request on @NetGalley now: netgal.ly/sIA9O2
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A graphic showing the cover for Messalina beside text saying: Messalina, available to request on NetGalley now. The cover for Messalina is a painting of the women with the title and strapline over the top in bold, yellow font. The strapline reads: A story of empire, slander and adultery.
2022-11-19

Jack Oleck’s 1959 novel Messalina belongs to a rather interesting sub-genre which we could perhaps call historical sleaze fiction - historical fiction with the emphasis on sex, sin and scandal. The book is undoubtedly wildly inaccurate historically but it's fun trash.

My review: vintagepopfictions.blogspot.co

#HistoricalFiction #VintageSleaze #PulpFiction #TrashFiction #Messalina #RomanHistory

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