The Embalmer (2002 film)

The Embalmer
Directed by Matteo Garrone
Produced by Domenico Procacci
Written by Ugo Chiti
Massimo Gaudioso
Matteo Garrone
Starring Valerio Foglia Manzillo
Ernesto Mahieux
Music by Banda Osiris
Cinematography Marco Onorato
Edited by Marco Spoletini
Distributed by Fandango
Release dates
2002
Language Italian

The Embalmer (Italian: L'imbalsamatore, also known as The Taxidermist) is a 2002 Italian noir - drama film directed by Matteo Garrone. The film was selected for the Quinzaine des Realisateurs in the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.[1] The plot is based on real events.[2] For his performance in the film Ernesto Mahieux won the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actor.[3] The film was also awarded with a David di Donatello for Best Script[4] and two Nastro d'Argento awards for best editing and best producer.[5]

Cast

See also

List of Italian films of 2002

References

  1. Fulvia Caprara (25 April 2002). "CANNES cose nuove dal mondo". La Stampa. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  2. Stella Cervasio (2 Sep 2002). "L' imbalsamatore napoletano". La Repubblica. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  3. Stella Cervasio (11 April 2003). "Mahieux, divo a 56 anni". La Repubblica. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  4. Giovanna Grassi (10 April 2003). "David, trionfa Ozpetek Muccino senza premi". Corriere della Sera. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  5. Maria Pia Fusco (13 June 2003). "Nastro d' argento a Salvatores". La Repubblica.

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