The Italian verb “trasgredire” means “to transgress” or “to break the rules.” In Brass’s universe, transgression is not sin — it is health. The film’s soft philosophical core argues that rules around sex (jealousy, monogamy as obligation, shame) are cultural constructs that can be dismantled with a smile. Unlike the confrontational transgression of, say, Pasolini’s Salo , Brass’s transgression is sun-drenched and giggling.
Composer Pino Donaggio (known for Brian De Palma’s thrillers) creates a jazzy, cheeky score — alternating between lounge music and dramatic strings. The title track, "Trasgredire," features breathy Italian vocals whispering transgressive commands. trasgredire cheeky tinto brass 2000 tras
The film’s thesis is voyeurism. Brass places the camera in positions that mimic a peeping tom—hiding behind plants, shooting through keyholes, or focusing intently on the rear view (Brass’s well-known obsession). Composer Pino Donaggio (known for Brian De Palma’s
The film follows (played by Yuliya Mayarchuk), a young Venetian woman living in London while searching for an apartment for herself and her boyfriend, Matteo . Brass places the camera in positions that mimic
Trasgredire follows Carla (played by Yuliya Mayarchuk), a young London-based Italian woman working as an assistant to a flamboyant photographer. The narrative structure is classic Brass: Carla’s job involves viewing erotic images, blurring the line between professional detachment and personal arousal. She shares a flat with her best friend, Moira (Francesca Nunzi), and navigates relationships that are strictly physical, emotionally open, and sexually curious.