# The Ape Woman (1964)

> A cynical Neapolitan showman turns his unusually hirsute wife into a fairground attraction, exposing the cruel economics behind public fascination with difference.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/42527

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Marco Ferreri
- Cast: Ugo Tognazzi, Annie Girardot, Achille Majeroni, Filippo Pompa Marcelli, Ermelinda De Felice, Elvira Paolini, Ugo Rossi, Eva Belami
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057006/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sardonic, grotesque, unsettling, arthouse film night, classic cinema program

## Synopsis

A unique love story unfolds in a world where beauty is defined by societal norms, challenging perceptions of love and acceptance.

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