[1] In Italy, the film did not pass the censorship examination because of the sex scenes deemed too rough and all attempts to overcome the censorship's remarks, with various cut versions, were unsuccessful.

[1] The film was eventually released in 1973 under the title Venere nuda, but even this cut version was confiscated after a few days for contempt of decency.

[1] The new title was a specific reference to lead actress Laura Antonelli's box-office success in Malizia (1973).

[1] Based on the infamous novel by Leopold Sacher-Masoch, the film follows the perverted passions of a young couple as Severin watches the beautiful Wanda writhing naked amongst furs.

Being a peeping tom triggers a whirlpool of emotions due to a childhood episode which punishes voyeurism with pain.