The film was distributed internationally under various titles depending on regional censorship and marketing strategies: Metric / Attribute Film Detail Joe D'Amato Release Date June 16, 1995 Running Time 1 hour 38 minutes Alternative Italian Title Tharzan - La vera storia del figlio della giungla Filming Location Cinematography Style On-location wide shots and natural lightning Legal Controversies and Legacy
Here is where the "Shame" enters the equation. Unlike the traditional Johnny Weissmuller version where Jane blushes at Tarzan’s loincloth, this film weaponizes shame. Jane is portrayed as a Victorian-era woman crippled by societal repression. The jungle becomes a crucible. Tarzan, speaking in broken, guttural English (Siffredi plays him as an almost feral Byron hero), cannot understand why she covers her body or recoils from touch.
as the "Ape Man" (referred to as John in the film) and his real-life wife Rosa Caracciolo (credited as Rózsa Tassi) as Jane. Filming Location: Tarzan-X - Shame Of Jane -
Unlike standard adaptations that emphasize the linguistic or societal bridges between humans and primates, certain genre-specific interpretations like this one tend to highlight different thematic pillars:
The production serves as a prominent example of mid-1990s high-budget adult feature films, characterized by exotic outdoor locations, narrative adaptations of mainstream literature, and significant copyright controversies. Production Background and Direction The jungle becomes a crucible
The film is also titled Tharzan - La vera storia del figlio della giungla in Italy. Unlike many contemporary adult films, it was shot on location in Kenya, lending it a higher production value often noted by viewers. D'Amato even reportedly used the original Tarzan call from the 1932 film Tarzan the Ape Man to add a layer of authenticity to his parody. : Joe D'Amato (Aristide Massaccesi)
By the mid-1990s, the landscape of Italian exploitation and mainstream B-cinema was shifting toward adult entertainment. Director Aristide Massaccesi, universally known by his pseudonym Joe D'Amato , transitioned into the adult market to leverage higher profit margins. He brought mainstream film production values to these projects, emphasizing scenic cinematography and stylized set pieces. characterized by exotic outdoor locations
is a notorious 1995 adult erotic adventure film directed by the prolific Italian exploitation filmmaking icon Joe D’Amato . Shot entirely on location in Kenya, the film features adult film megastar Rocco Siffredi as the "Ape-Man" and his real-life wife, Rosa Caracciolo , as Jane.
Focusing on the evolution of the bond between the central figures as they navigate a wilderness setting.