This 1991 Italian period drama is not to be confused with
the 1990 Australian vampire film with the same English-language
title, Wicked.
The entire story, a genuine psychological detective tale,
concerns the attempt by a young doctor (Julian Sands) working
early in the 20th century in a Swiss clinic to uncover the
root cause for the persistent mental breakdown of a young
woman (Giuliana De Sio) who has recently suffered the death
of her daughter.
Despite the resistance of the clinic's administration to his
use of Freudian methods, the doctor begins his analysis at
the clinic but finds that he must travel to Italy to interview
the woman's family and friends in order to get at the ultimate
cause.
Cast:
Julian Sands, Giuliana De Sio, Erland Josephson, Milena Vukotic,
Flaminia Lizzani, Francesca Ventura
Director:
Carlo Lizzani |