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Die Versklavte Ehefrau (La moglie schiava) — overview

• Title variants: German: Die Versklavte Ehefrau; Italian: La moglie schiava. Commonly appears with the suffix “Opera Quarta” when listed in some historical catalogs indicating a composer's fourth opera.
• Genre: Opera (comic/dramatic opera buffa elements depending on production).
• Language: Typically in German or Italian depending on edition/performance; original libretto historically tied to Italian-language tradition but widely translated.
• Typical length: One to three acts (varies by edition). Runtime commonly ~90–120 minutes.

The film focuses on the high-tension, erotic power dynamics within a marriage, specifically exploring themes of domination and submission between a wife (played by Dalila) and her husband (played by John Walton).

How to find more (quick steps)

1. Search national library catalogs (e.g., Staatsbibliothek, Biblioteca Nazionale) for “La moglie schiava” or the German title.
2. Check specialized opera databases (RISM, Operabase) and university musicology departments.
3. Look for 18th/19th-century librettos in digitized collections (Google Books, Gallica, or HathiTrust).

Weaknesses: The pacing is described as faltering at times, with some predictable dialogue and a soundtrack that feels dated to the mid-90s. Die versklavte Ehefrau (Video 1996) - IMDb Die Versklavte Ehefrau - Opera Quarta - La Mogl...