The Embalmer (2002)

Movie
Audience Score
72
The Embalmer
NR 1 hr 41 minOct 12th, 2002Romance, Drama
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.
StarringErnesto MahieuxValerio Foglia ManzilloElisabetta Rocchetti
DirectorMatteo Garrone
WritersUgo ChitiMassimo GaudiosoMatteo Garrone

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 12th, 2002
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 18th, 2004 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$384,336 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Italian
Production Companies:Fandango, MiC, Cinemien, CINÉ CLASSIC, First Run Features, Four Ways Features, Intercinema Art Agency, Homescreen, Regione Lazio, Azienda Regionale per i Porti di Cremona e Mantova, BNL – Gruppo BNP Paribas, CDC-Sefit, CG Entertainment, Medusa Film, Medusa Distribuzione, Medusa Video, Medusa Cinematografica
Movie Tags:
loveneo-noirtaxidermy