The Alcove – 1985 – A Lost Gem(ser)

Within the aftermath of war, Colonel Elio De Silveris returns with a peculiar trophy – the chief’s daughter, now bound to him in The Alcove. Within the confines of his home, tensions rise as his wife grapples with the presence of this “savage,” unleashing racist comments and attempts at humiliation. However, as time unfolds, fascination replaces disdain, leading to a shift in power dynamics. Zerbal, the once-suppressed black girl, strategically plans her revenge against the...