The “XX” series, launched by Salieri in 2018, aims to explore while maintaining a narrative backbone. Earlier entries (e.g., XX – The Forbidden Office , XX – Night at the Museum ) focused on workplace and historical settings. “Il Mondo Perverso Delle Miss” expands the series into beauty‑pageant culture , completing a thematic trilogy that moves from public spaces (office, museum) to a more public‑private hybrid environment (the pageant arena).
: Viene data particolare attenzione alle pressioni psicologiche cui sono sottoposte le modelle e alle conseguenze a lungo termine sulla loro salute mentale. Il Mondo Perverso Delle Miss -Mario Salieri- XX...
Another critical issue Salieri addresses is the impact of beauty pageants on the mental and emotional well-being of contestants. The intense pressure to conform to beauty standards, coupled with the scrutiny and criticism that contestants face, can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. The constant evaluation and competition can also foster a sense of insecurity and inadequacy, as women are pitted against one another in a quest for validation and recognition. The “XX” series, launched by Salieri in 2018,
Claudia watches from the doorway, a smirk on her face. She realizes she has lost; Elena’s surrender is total, making her the "perfect" winner. The film does not shy away from the perversion of the title—the contrast between the glamorous surface and the depraved reality. The constant evaluation and competition can also foster