Released in 1987, (originally titled Il fascino sottile del peccato ) is an Italian drama directed and written by Ninì Grassia . The film explores a complex web of family relationships and taboo seductions. Where to Watch
Set against the humid, decaying elegance of New Orleans' French Quarter, the film follows Elena Vance (played by Italian actress Greta Scavolini), a museum conservator restoring a 19th-century mirror that is rumored to have belonged to a courtesan. When she peers into the glass, she begins to experience inexplicable time slips and hallucinations of her "past self"—a woman who used her beauty to manipulate powerful men. the sweet charm of sin 1987 movie watch
Background and Context
Original MGM/UA VHS copies occasionally surface on eBay or Etsy. Expect to pay between $50-$150. Be warned: The tape is 38 years old; the magnetic film may degrade, adding a warbled, "tracking" effect that purists argue enhances the dream logic of the film. The Sweet Charm of Sin (1987): An Informative