Shy and innocent Stefano wants to become a priest but his rich father has other plans and sets him up with his mistress in order to tempt him away

After finishing his studies in Switzerland, the shy and innocent Stefano (Jacques Perrin, Girl with a Suitcase) decides to become a priest. His father, Leonardo (Alain Cuny, La Dolce Vita), a rich publishing magnate, disapproves: he wants his son to take over his empire someday. When he invites Stefano on a yacht trip together with his mistress (Rosanna Schiaffino), Leonardo's intention is not to reconcile with his son... Pleasure under the burning sun takes on sinister undertones in this haunting tale of a cruel father determined to tempt his son into relinquishing his spiritual ambitions.

With ice-cold New Wave stylings and sharp dialogue, director Mauro Bolognini (Il Bell'Antonio) crafts an unsparing critique of Italy's nascent consumerist society.

Bonus Materials

• 2K restoration
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio
• New interview with critic and programmer Adrian Wootton
• Archival interview with producers Alfredo Bini and Manolo Bolognini
• Newly improved English subtitle translation
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by film scholar Marco Natoli
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

Cast & Crew

•       Jacques Perrin
•       Rossanna Schiaffino
•       Alain Cuny
•       Isa Miranda

Director: Mauro Bolognini

Additional Details

Label: Radiance

Genre: Drama

Language: Italian

Run Time: 82 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/15/26

UPC: 760137220008