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The Embalmer
Drama, Romance - 2002
The Embalmer
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7.0
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Peppino is an aging taxidermist constantly ridiculed for being short and somewhat creepy. He meets Valerio, a handsome young man fascinated by Peppino's work. Peppino, in turn, becomes entranced by Valerio and offers him a large salary to come work as his assistant. But when Valerio meets Deborah, their fledgling romance is threatened by an insanely jealous third wheel.
Director:
,
Matteo Garrone
Cast:
,
Lina Bernardi
,
Ernesto Mahieux
,
Elisabetta Rocchetti
,
Valerio Foglia Manzillo
,
Pietro Biondi
,
Marcella Granito
,
Giuseppe Arena
,
Bernardino Terracciano
,
Vincenzo Puocci
,
Valentino Puocci

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Rated:
NOT RATED
Runtime:
101 min
Release date:
6 Sep 2002
Country:
IT
Languages:
Italian
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$56,878
Awards:
13 wins & 19 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Engrossing.
– Chuck Wilson,
L.A. Weekly,
2 Oct 2003
fresh:
Seductive, suspenseful psychological drama.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Oct 2003
fresh:
The movie, a keen look at the way passion unravels and obsession destroys, creates a black mood, a sense of truth and an enduring chill that stay with you.
– Michael Wilmington,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Nov 2003
fresh:
Masterful at concealing its true nature and surprising us with the turns of the story.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
14 Nov 2003
fresh:
In spite of some stiltedness, The Embalmer is an oft-intriguing examination of unquenched desire and the power of beauty.
– Gary Dowell,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Dec 2003
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