After finishing his studies in Switzerland, the shy and innocent Stefano (Jacques Perrin, Girl with a Suitcase) decides to become a priest. His father, Leonardo (Alain Cuny, La Dolce Vita), a rich publishing magnate, disapproves: he wants his son to take over his empire someday. When he invites Stefano on a yacht trip together with his mistress (Rosanna Schiaffino), Leonardo's intention is not to reconcile with his son... Pleasure under the burning sun takes on sinister undertones in this haunting tale of a cruel father determined to tempt his son into relinquishing his spiritual ambitions.
With ice-cold New Wave stylings and sharp dialogue, director Mauro Bolognini (Il Bell'Antonio) crafts an unsparing critique of Italy's nascent consumerist society.
Bonus Materials
2K restoration
Uncompressed mono PCM audio
New interview with critic and programmer Adrian Wootton
Archival interview with producers Alfredo Bini and Manolo Bolognini
Newly improved English subtitle translation
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by film scholar Marco Natoli
Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings