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L'imbalsamatore

  • 2002
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.8K
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L'imbalsamatore (2002)
DramaRomance

A solitary embalmer meets a charming and unemployed waiter who becomes his assistant, but the two get involved in a morbid and unhealthy professional and personal relationship.A solitary embalmer meets a charming and unemployed waiter who becomes his assistant, but the two get involved in a morbid and unhealthy professional and personal relationship.A solitary embalmer meets a charming and unemployed waiter who becomes his assistant, but the two get involved in a morbid and unhealthy professional and personal relationship.

  • Director
    • Matteo Garrone
  • Writers
    • Ugo Chiti
    • Massimo Gaudioso
    • Matteo Garrone
  • Stars
    • Ernesto Mahieux
    • Valerio Foglia Manzillo
    • Elisabetta Rocchetti
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti
      • Massimo Gaudioso
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Stars
      • Ernesto Mahieux
      • Valerio Foglia Manzillo
      • Elisabetta Rocchetti
    • 15User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 20 nominations

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    L'imbalsamatore (2002)
    Ernesto Mahieux and Valerio Foglia Manzillo in L'imbalsamatore (2002)
    Ernesto Mahieux and Valerio Foglia Manzillo in L'imbalsamatore (2002)
    Elisabetta Rocchetti and Valerio Foglia Manzillo in L'imbalsamatore (2002)
    Valerio Foglia Manzillo in L'imbalsamatore (2002)
    Elisabetta Rocchetti in L'imbalsamatore (2002)
    Ernesto Mahieux, Elisabetta Rocchetti, and Valerio Foglia Manzillo in L'imbalsamatore (2002)

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    Ernesto Mahieux
    Ernesto Mahieux
    • Peppino Profeta
    Valerio Foglia Manzillo
    • Valerio
    Elisabetta Rocchetti
    Elisabetta Rocchetti
    • Deborah
    Lina Bernardi
    Lina Bernardi
    • Deborah's Mother
    Pietro Biondi
    • Deborah's Father
    Marcella Granito
    • Manuela
    Giuseppe Arena
    • Workshop's Owner
    • (as Beppe Arena)
    Bernardino Terracciano
    • Boss
    Rosario J. Gnolo
    • Entrepreneur
    Vincenzo Puocci
    • Gangbanger #1
    Renato Puocci
    • Gangbanger #2
    Valentino Puocci
    • Gangbanger #3
    Aldo Leonardi
    • Deborah's Boss
    Nadia Carlomagno
    • Peppino's Friend #1
    Rita Brugnoli
    • Peppino's Friend #2
    Livia Rasetti
    • Peppino's Friend #3
    Salvatore Felaco
    • Dead #1
    Ferdinando Iannucci
    • Dead #2
    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti
      • Massimo Gaudioso
      • Matteo Garrone
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie is loosely based on a true fact, the murder of taxidermist Domenico Semeraro by his protege in 1990.
    • Soundtracks
      Mad Samoan
      Written by Francesco Lopresti

      Performed by Bradipos Four

      Courtesy of the author

    User reviews15

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    You thought going away would resolve the problem?
    The writing team of Matteo Garrone, Massimo Gaudioso, and Ugo Chiti won a David (Italian Oscar) for their screenplay, just as they would this year for the multi-award winning film Gomorra.

    Peppino (Ernesto Mahieux) is an aging, somewhat creep, short person, who finds Valerio (Valerio Foglia Manzillo) and is instantly attracted to him. He offers him a job in his taxidermy shop.

    When Valerio meets Deborah (Elisabetta Rocchetti), complications develop. Peppino has been bringing home a string of prostitutes to keep Viterio happy until he manages to land him.

    There becomes a duel between Peppino and Deborah for the body of Valerio. Rocchetti (Do You Like Hitchcock?) is sensuous, and determined - perfect for the role. Peppino is the star, however, and dominates every scene he is in.

    You are always wondering who will win, and the odds have to go to Peppino because of his mob connections.

    The film takes place at a lot of resort areas and is captivating.
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    • lastliberal
    • Jul 26, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2002 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official site (Italy)
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Taxidermist
    • Filming locations
      • Castel Volturno, Caserta, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Fandango
      • Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali (MiBAC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,878
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,313
      • Jul 20, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $384,336
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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