Netflix series 'Mrs Playmen' tells story of Adelina Tattilo, who redefined Italian eroticism

Netflix has unveiled 'Mrs Playmen', a seven-part series that debuted at the Festa del Cinema di Roma, depicting the life of Adelina Tattilo. In the 1960s, Tattilo co-founded Playmen, an erotic magazine that defied Italy's conservative values. The show features Carolina Crescentini portraying Tattilo, showcasing her evolution into a publisher and a figure of liberation. Established in 1967 as Italy's answer to Playboy, Playmen tackled controversial subjects such as divorce and homosexuality. Raised in a traditional Catholic household, Tattilo highlighted a woman's viewpoint on eroticism, declaring, 'I illustrate eros.' Directed by Riccardo Donna, the series vividly represents 1970s Italy, illustrating Tattilo's path of awakening and societal transformation.