Released in 1991, La Riffa (translated as "The Raffle" or "The Lottery") tells the story of Francesca, a widowed noblewoman played by the stunningly charismatic Monica Bellucci in her first leading role. Financially ruined by her late husband's debts, Francesca lives in a luxurious villa that she can no longer afford. Desperate to avoid foreclosure, she devises a scandalous scheme: she will sell one thousand lottery tickets at one million lire each. The prize? A night of love with her.
In a desperate move, Francesca organizes a secret "raffle" (la riffa) where the prize is herself. She sells 20 tickets for 100 million lire each to wealthy men, promising to live with the winner for four years. The film explores themes of social judgment, desperation, and female independence as Francesca navigates the moral complexities of her choice. Production Details Francesco Laudadio . la riffa 1991 dvdrip
The story follows (Bellucci), a beautiful, wealthy woman who is suddenly widowed after her husband dies in a car accident. Following his death, she discovers he was unfaithful and left behind massive debts that threaten her lifestyle and the future of her young daughter. Released in 1991, La Riffa (translated as "The
The original language is Italian , though versions with subtitles or international dubs (like Russian) exist depending on the source. The prize
: Francesca (Monica Bellucci) is a beautiful, wealthy woman whose life is upended when her husband dies in a car accident. She soon discovers he was deeply in debt, leaving her penniless with a young daughter to support.
