Two Deaths (1995)A tale of power, passion and obsession set in a politically torn Eastern European country. Director:Nicolas Roeg |
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Two Deaths (1995)A tale of power, passion and obsession set in a politically torn Eastern European country. Director:Nicolas Roeg |
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| Sonia Braga | ... |
Ana Puscasu
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| Patrick Malahide | ... |
George Bucsan
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Ion Caramitru | ... |
Carl Dalakis
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Sevilla Delofski | ... |
Ilena
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Nickolas Grace | ... |
Marius Vernescu
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| Michael Gambon | ... |
Daniel Pavenic
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| Ravil Isyanov | ... |
Lieutenant
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Matt Terdre | ... |
Leon
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| John Shrapnel | ... |
Cinca
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Karl Tessler | ... |
Roberto Constantin
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Lisa Orgolini | ... |
Young Ana
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Niall Refoy | ... |
Young Pavenic
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| Andrew Tiernan | ... |
Captain Jorgu
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| Rade Serbedzija | ... |
Colonel George Lapadus
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Laura Davenport | ... |
Marta
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Set during a recent European revolution, when the students have just begun to rise, the film focuses on the unusual relationship between Dr. Pavenic and his housekeeper, Ana. In the midst of a night alive with the rattle of gunfire and burning buildings, the doctor tells the story of his obsession for his enigmatic housekeeper, to a dinner table of his guests. His shocking honesty eventually prompts each guest in turn, to disclose some inner corner of his own life. Written by Anonymous
the first time I saw Sonia Braga was in the bill cosby TV sitcom of all places. I didn't know who she was but I was struck by her fine Latin looks and interesting way of presenting herself, an honest human with truthful emotions.
this film touches on a spectrum of emotions and situations, making one reflect on the morality of the decisions and actions we take.
it is most assuredly NOT typical Hollywood pap. there are some graphic scenes and nudity but this is vital to the story line, not like Hollywood that strives endlessly to find an excuse to do the same in the interests of higher ticket sales.
the length of the film is just right and there are no loose ends considering the 1:40 +/- time. I recognized some of the actors. this is a production in conjunction with the BBC so that tells you something about the production values.