Rocco Siffredi in "Supersex": the Netflix sensation is here!
Pierre - 7th March 2024
Announced since 2022, Supersex has (finally) landed on Netflix. The series is inspired by the life of hardcore performer Rocco Siffredi. The seven-episode format was written by Francesca Manieri, an Italian screenwriter who is also a feminist activist. The porn star is played by Alessandro Borghi. The cast also includes Jasmine Trinca (Lucia) and Adrianno Giannini (Tommaso), who are both impeccable.
A behind-the-scenes look at the porn industry
So, what's the pitch for this series? It begins in 2004, in Paris, when the pornstar announces she's quitting porn. Then, flashback: we dive into Rocco Tano's youth and look back on his life in chronological order. Rocco arrived in Paris at the age of 20, where he had his first sexual experiences. He hooked up with prostitutes and hung out in Pigalle.
He became addicted to sex and started working in porn. Success came quickly. A behind-the-scenes look at the adult industry. Rocco Siffredi is the epitome of masculinity, with his outrageous sex. The series takes us back to the 1980s and 1990s, the golden age of porn with VHS and DVD.
This is the story of the man who would become the most famous pornstar in the world.
- Netflix (@netflix) January 15, 2024
Supersex -- inspired by the life of Rocco Siffredi -- stars Alessandro Borghi and premieres March 6. pic.twitter.com/OghRFHUk6t
Rocco Siffredi: the hidden face
This biopic also shows a rather tormented young man searching for meaning in his life. The series meticulously describes this actor's relationship with women and sexuality. It does not necessarily seek to glorify the actor. The actor of 1500 films is not without his faults.
Nevertheless, the Italian actor has brought porn into pop culture. For example, for years, he has been invited on TV shows to talk about his craft. In 2016, a documentary entitled Rocco traced his career. Now, Netflix has decided to follow in his footsteps.
Rocco Siffredi, a sulphurous character
Rocco Siffredi is also a sulphurous character who is the talk of the town. He has been at the heart of numerous controversies about his sometimes brutal relationship with women. A godsend for Netflix! The biopic contains many sex scenes, which are essential to the actor's career. But it's his family history that lies at the heart of the story.
Alessandro Borghi brilliantly plays the porn actor. He gets under the skin of the character with great nuance. It's worth noting that Rocco Siffredi took part in the project as a consultant. But that doesn't mean he took it easy. The Supersex episodes were previewed at the Berlinale. A nice spotlight for the launch.
In short, the series is clearly worth the detour. It's not that often that a platform with international visibility puts the spotlight on the world of porn!