What is the plot of What??

An American girl seeks refuge in a mysterious Italian villa where she forms a complex relationship with a retired pimp among eccentric guests.

What are the key story phases in What??

The story of What? progresses through these phases: Coastal Arrival, Village Intrigue, Unraveling Mysteries, Shoreline Resolution.

Name: What?
Genre: comedy
Released: 1972
Rating: 5.4

Nancy arrives in Italy and seeks refuge in a mysterious villa filled with eccentric characters.

Nancy Arrives in Italy — Nancy arrives in an unnamed Italian coastal city Characters: Nancy Location: Italian coastal city
Seeks Refuge in Villa — Nancy finds and enters the mysterious villa Characters: Nancy Location: Villa entrance
Meets Eccentric Guests — Nancy encounters the strange collection of villa residents Characters: Nancy, Joseph Noblart, Priest, Catone, Tony, Dresser, Man-Servant Location: Villa common areas
Introduces to Alex — Nancy meets Alex, the retired pimp Characters: Nancy, Alex Location: Villa

Nancy navigates the complex social dynamics of the villa and forms a connection with Alex, the retired pimp.

Introduces to Alex — Nancy meets Alex, the retired pimp Characters: Nancy, Alex Location: Villa
Villa Social Dynamics — Complex social interactions among villa residents Characters: Nancy, Alex, Joseph Noblart, Priest, Catone, Tony, Dresser Location: Villa
Nancy-Alex Connection — Nancy and Alex's relationship begins to develop Characters: Nancy, Alex Location: Villa
Guests Observe Relationship — Villa guests watch Nancy and Alex's interactions Characters: Nancy, Alex, Joseph Noblart, Priest, Catone, Tony, Dresser Location: Villa
Relationship Deepens — Nancy and Alex's connection reveals more complexity Characters: Nancy, Alex Location: Villa

The true nature of the villa and its residents is revealed as Nancy's past catches up with her.

Relationship Deepens — Nancy and Alex's connection reveals more complexity Characters: Nancy, Alex Location: Villa
Mystery Unfolds — The mysterious nature of the villa and its residents deepens Characters: Nancy, Alex, Joseph Noblart, Priest, Catone, Tony, Dresser Location: Villa
Nancy's Past Revealed — Nancy shares what she's escaping from Characters: Nancy, Alex Location: Villa
Villa Climax — Tensions reach a peak among villa residents Characters: Nancy, Alex, Joseph Noblart, Priest, Catone, Tony, Dresser Location: Villa

Nancy and Alex's relationship reaches its conclusion against the backdrop of the Mediterranean coast.

Villa Climax — Tensions reach a peak among villa residents Characters: Nancy, Alex, Joseph Noblart, Priest, Catone, Tony, Dresser Location: Villa
Resolution — Nancy and Alex's relationship reaches its conclusion Characters: Nancy, Alex Location: Villa

Coastal Arrival — Nancy arrives in Italy and discovers the mysterious villa
- Italian Journey — Nancy travels to the unnamed coastal city
- Villa Discovery — Nancy finds and enters the mysterious villa
- First Encounters — Meets the eccentric collection of villa residents
Village Intrigue — Nancy navigates the villa's social dynamics and forms connections
- Alex Introduction — Meets Alex, the retired pimp
- Social Dynamics — Complex interactions among villa residents
- Relationship Development — Nancy and Alex's connection deepens
Unraveling Mysteries — The true nature of the villa and its residents is revealed
- Guest Observations — Villa guests watch Nancy and Alex's relationship
- Past Connections — Alex's past as a pimp influences interactions
- Nancy's Revelation — Nancy shares what she's escaping from
Shoreline Resolution — Tensions reach a peak and relationships conclude
- Villa Climax — Tensions peak among villa residents
- Mediterranean Farewell — Nancy and Alex's relationship concludes against the coastal backdrop

A young American woman traveling through Italy finds herself in a strange Mediterranean villa where nothing seems quite right.