Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- provocative
- sensual
- bawdy
- adult movie night
- italian cinema exploration
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mimma adopts the name Paprika and gradually finds confidence and pleasure while moving through Rome's brothels.
Paprika journeys from one brothel to another, meeting different clients, madams, and working conditions.
The story unfolds in 1950s Italy shortly before the closure and prohibition of brothels.
The film combines bawdy episodes and erotic display with Paprika's earnest desire to discover true love.
Films like Paprika, and why
The Story of O
erotic period drama centered on prostitution, female sexual autonomy, and romantic longing
Belle de Jour
sensual, provocative drama about a woman navigating sexuality, exploitation, and self-discovery
The Libertine
stylized erotic drama combining sexual liberation, social constraint, and conflicted romantic desire
Movie Details
- Director
- Tinto Brass
- Release Date
- 1991-02-13
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (617)
Cast
- Debora Caprioglio
- Stéphane Ferrara
- Martine Brochard
- Stéphane Bonnet
- Rossana Gavinel
- Renzo Rinaldi
- Nina Soldano
- Clara Algranti
- Luciana Cirenei
- John Steiner
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Night Flight Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Paprika about?
- A country girl becomes a sought-after Roman prostitute, discovering sexual confidence while still longing for an enduring love.
- What is Paprika like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Paprika as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Paprika violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Paprika.
- Which films are like Paprika?
- Films with a similar feel include The Story of O, Belle de Jour, and The Libertine.
- How long is Paprika?
- Paprika runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch Paprika?
- In United States, Paprika streams on Night Flight Plus.
