Sky Arte Documentary Chronicles Cicciolina's Scandalous Art and Life
A documentary titled 'Cicciolina – L’arte dello scandalo' will premiere on Sky Arte on Saturday, November 26, 2022, coinciding with Ilona Staller's 71st birthday. The film explores the multifaceted career of Staller, known as Cicciolina, who rose from nude modeling in Italy to become a radio, television, and pornographic film star. She made history as the first porn star elected to parliament in a democratic country, gaining global fame. Her tumultuous marriage to Jeff Koons, where she served as his wife and muse, cemented her iconic role in contemporary pop culture. The documentary uses extensive archival research to portray her phenomenon within the political context of Italy at the time.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Cicciolina – L’arte dello scandalo' airs on Sky Arte on November 26, 2022
- Ilona Staller turns 71 on the premiere date
- Staller began her career with nude photos in Italy
- She transitioned to radio, TV, and pornographic film
- She was elected to the Italian Parliament as a porn star
- She was married to artist Jeff Koons
- Koons and Staller's relationship is described as tempestuous
- The documentary places her story in the Italian political context of the time
Entities
Artists
- Ilona Staller (Cicciolina)
- Jeff Koons
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Hungary