Giulia Tassi (played by Serena Grandi) is a protagonist in Desiring Julia.
A mysterious woman living in Ostia who is trying to build a career as a photographic model. She leads a disordered life with many men, has little interest in a serious affair with Emilio, but meets him occasionally for sex. Her complex nature ultimately leads to Emilio's failed attempt to mold her. Emilio Brentani (played by Johan Leysen) appears in Desiring Julia.
An unsuccessful writer living in Rome. He becomes obsessively infatuated with Giulia, frequently meeting her for sex. Jealous of his sister's affair, he breaks it up. Later, he attempts to mold Giulia into his ideal woman, a project that fails. His obsessive behavior leads to tragic consequences. Amalia Brentani (played by Valeria D'Obici) appears in Desiring Julia.
Emilio's older sister. She becomes jealous of his obsession with Giulia and begins an affair with Stefano, a younger writer. After Emilio violently breaks up her romance, she loses both her brother's affection and her chance at love, ultimately leading to her suicide. Stefano Bemberg (played by Sergio Rubini) appears in Desiring Julia.
A younger and more successful writer who visits Emilio's apartment. He becomes involved in an affair with Amalia, which is abruptly terminated when Emilio intervenes.
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Characters
Giulia Tassi
(played by Serena Grandi) — protagonist
A mysterious woman living in Ostia who is trying to build a career as a photographic model. She leads a disordered life with many men, has little interest in a serious affair with Emilio, but meets hi...
Emilio Brentani
(played by Johan Leysen) — supporting
An unsuccessful writer living in Rome. He becomes obsessively infatuated with Giulia, frequently meeting her for sex. Jealous of his sister's affair, he breaks it up. Later, he attempts to mold Giulia...
Amalia Brentani
(played by Valeria D'Obici) — supporting
Emilio's older sister. She becomes jealous of his obsession with Giulia and begins an affair with Stefano, a younger writer. After Emilio violently breaks up her romance, she loses both her brother's...
Stefano Bemberg
(played by Sergio Rubini) — supporting
A younger and more successful writer who visits Emilio's apartment. He becomes involved in an affair with Amalia, which is abruptly terminated when Emilio intervenes.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
