Supersex is a 2024 Italian biographical drama television miniseries loosely based on the life of Rocco Siffredi, a famous Italian pornographic film actor. It was released on Netflix on 6 March 2024.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Francesca Manieri |
| Written by | Francesca Manieri |
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| Composer | Ralf Hildenbeutel |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian[a] |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Cinematography | Daria D'Antonio |
| Running time | 42–55 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 6 March 2024 |
Cast
edit- Alessandro Borghi as Rocco Siffredi
- Saul Nanni as young Rocco
- Jasmine Trinca as Lucia
- Eva Cela as young Lucia
- Adriano Giannini as Tommaso, Rocco's half-brother
- Francesco Pellegrino as young Tommaso
- Enrico Borello as Gabriele
- Vincenzo Nemolato as Riccardo Schicchi
- Gaia Messerklinger as Moana Pozzi
- Jade Pedri as Sylvie
- Linda Caridi as Tina
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Superpower" (Il superpotere) | Matteo Rovere | Francesca Manieri | 6 March 2024 |
| 2 | "The Flesh" (La carne) | Francesca Mazzoleni | Francesca Manieri | 6 March 2024 |
| 3 | "The Beast" (L'animale) | Francesco Carrozzini | Francesca Manieri | 6 March 2024 |
| 4 | "The Dream" (Il sogno) | Matteo Rovere | Francesca Manieri | 6 March 2024 |
| 5 | "The Island" (L'isola) | Francesca Mazzoleni | Francesca Manieri | 6 March 2024 |
| 6 | "Resurrection of the Bodies" (Resurrezione dei corpi) | Matteo Rovere | Francesca Manieri | 6 March 2024 |
| 7 | "The Cock Comes Last" (Ultimo viene il cazzo) | Francesco Carrozzini | Francesca Manieri | 6 March 2024 |
Production
editIn September 2022, it was announced that the series had been greenlit and filming had begun in Rome.[1] Regarding the series, Rocco Siffredi commented, "This beautiful story is inspired by my life, but it is not my life... Everything you will see in Supersex originates from me, but then the writer [Francesca Manieri] put a lot of herself into it."[2]
Actor Alessandro Borghi stated that he filmed 50 sex scenes in 95 days for the series.[3]
Release
editNetflix released promotional images for the series in December 2023.[4] A teaser trailer was released in mid-January 2024, featuring a remixed version of "Stripped" by Depeche Mode.[5][6]
The series premiered at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival[7][8] before being released on Netflix on 6 March 2024.[9]
Reception
editAramide Tinubu of Variety called the series "an overly complex examination of relationships and the vices people indulge in to escape their emotional turmoil" and wrote, "Though Rocco's story is solidly depicted, audiences hoping for a bio-series-type narrative won't find it here."[10]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Nastri D'Argento Grandi Serie | Best Drama Series | Supersex | Nominated | [11][12] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Linda Caridi | Won |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Roxborough, Scott (27 September 2022). "Netflix to Make 'Supersex' Series Inspired by Italian Porn Star Rocco Siffredi". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Nungesser, Samantha (15 December 2023). "Alessandro Borghi Embodies Famous Porn Star Rocco Siffredi In First-Look Photos Of Netflix's 'Supersex'". Decider. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Ciarlante, Marianna (6 March 2023). "Alessandro Borghi nei panni di Rocco Siffredi su Netflix: "Ho girato 50 scene di sesso in 95 giorni"". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (15 December 2023). "Netflix Reveals First Images, Release Date for Italian Porn Biopic Series 'Supersex'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (15 January 2024). "'Supersex' Trailer: First Look At Netflix Series Inspired By Life Of Porn Star Rocco Siffredi". Deadline. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (15 January 2024). "'Supersex' Trailer: Netflix Series About Porn Star Rocco Siffredi Teases Steamy Scenes". Variety. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (22 January 2024). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup: 'La Cocina' Starring Rooney Mara, 'Another End' With Gael García Bernal Among Competition Titles". Variety. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Mouriquand, David (22 January 2024). "Berlin Film Festival reveals eclectic 2024 competition line-up". Euronews. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (15 December 2023). "'Supersex' Series About Porn Star Rocco Siffredi Sets Netflix Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Tinubu, Aramide (5 March 2024). "Porn Star Rocco Siffredi's Netflix Bio-Series 'Supersex' Is More Tedious Than Sexy: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Naselli, Antonio (9 May 2024). "NASTRI d'ARGENTO GRANDI SERIE 2024 | LE CANDIDATURE". Nastri d'Argento (in Italian). Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Naselli, Antonio (1 June 2024). "NASTRI d'ARGENTO GRANDI SERIE 2024 | I VINCITORI". Nastri d'Argento (in Italian). Retrieved 25 August 2024.
