The Women of Quiet Country

Set in the Italian countryside during the late 1930s, this drama explores the oppressive atmosphere inside a family estate. Guido Maldini rules the household with a violent and controlling nature, demanding absolute obedience from his wife and children. The central conflict focuses on his son, Alberto, a sensitive young man who wishes to escape his father's dominance. The arrival of a cousin named Gloria sparks a romance with Alberto, which creates further tension when Guido discovers that his sister intends to leave the estate to his son.

The film was directed by Claudio Giorgi and written by Nicola Fiore, Giancarlo Corsoni, and Mario Sigmund. The cast features Philippe Leroy as Guido Maldini, alongside Rossana Podestà, Carmen Scarpitta, Silvia Dionisio, Serena Grandi, and Christian Borromeo. Produced by Black Horse International, the movie has a runtime of 91 minutes.

Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 5/10 on IMDb based on 249 votes and a slightly lower score of 4.5/10 on TMDB from 22 votes.