La Vacanza (1971).avi Apr 2026

Directed by the transgressive , La vacanza (1971)—also known as Vacation —is a surreal, satirical Italian drama that critiques social conformity and the treatment of mental health.

The freedom she finds is fleeting, as the group’s unconventional lifestyle is met with violent opposition from the local gentry and police, leading to a tragic end. Key Production Details Vacation (1971) - IMDb La vacanza (1971).avi

The story follows (Vanessa Redgrave), a peasant woman who has been confined to a mental asylum after an affair with a count went wrong. She is granted a one-month "experimental leave"—the titular "vacation"—to determine if she can reintegrate into society. Her journey quickly becomes a series of bizarre and tragic encounters: Directed by the transgressive , La vacanza (1971)—also

Upon returning home, she is rejected by her own family, who eventually attempt to "sell" her to a creditor. The film serves as a collaborative vehicle for

She flees and finds kinship with a group of outcasts, including a birdcatcher/poacher named Osiride (Franco Nero) and a traveling salesman known as Gigi the Englishman (played by Corin Redgrave).

The film serves as a collaborative vehicle for then-partners and Franco Nero , following their work on Brass's previous film, Dropout . Plot Overview