Travolti Da Un Insolito Destino — Nell'azzurro Ma...

: Wertmüller uses the island as a vacuum to test whether political identities are inherent or merely products of society. Once the "master/servant" dynamic of the yacht is removed, a new hierarchy based on utility and physical power emerges.

: The movie mocks both the "limousine liberal" (or in this case, the reactionary elite) and the "rigid proletarian." Neither character is fully redeemed; they are both shown to be products of a deeply divided Italian society. Legacy and Remakes Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro ma...

The story follows (Mariangela Melato), a wealthy, haughty capitalist, and Gennarino (Giancarlo Giannini), a staunchly communist deckhand, during a yacht trip in the Mediterranean. Raffaella spends the journey insulting Gennarino’s political views and his social standing. : Wertmüller uses the island as a vacuum